Retail Vacancy Watch: Toronto’s condo slowdown is spilling into commercial space, with swathes of retail left empty as projects get paused. Luxury Home Sales: Aiken’s Southside Publix-anchored shopping tract sold for $21.25M, underscoring how grocery-occupied real estate keeps drawing big-ticket buyers. Market Snapshot (Qatar): Knight Frank says Qatar residential activity cooled in Q1 2026 (transactions down 23% QoQ) but stayed resilient year-over-year, with QR6.2B in sales and prime waterfront still outperforming. Mortgage & Affordability: UK lenders Coventry and Precise cut selected mortgage rates, giving brokers fresh options as buyers stay price-sensitive. Buyer Risk Check: A new push highlights climate-risk due diligence, warning that flooding and other hazards can raise insurance costs and hit resale values. Housing Policy & Access: A nonprofit bought a 108-unit Snohomish County complex to convert units into long-term affordable housing. Tech in Listings: “House-fishing” using AI to alter photos is raising concerns that online listings may not match what buyers see in person. Local Real Estate Law: Washington Realtors backed a law requiring private listings to also be marketed publicly, aiming to protect fair price discovery.