Coastal Zoning Clash (South Florida): Deerfield Beach is moving to loosen waterfront development rules, while West Palm Beach is temporarily tightening its grip, setting up a local referendum and final votes. Buyer-Seller Reality Check (U.S.): A Realtor consumer guide highlights why deals still fall apart after contracts are signed—especially financing surprises and appraisal or title issues. Regulatory Pressure (India): TG RERA ordered Aparna Constructions to hand over a Hyderabad flat to a subsequent buyer within 30 days amid a dispute over ownership records. Mortgage Options (U.K.): Interest-only and discount variable mortgages are quietly returning as lenders broaden product choices beyond fixed-rate pricing. Tech for Transactions (U.S.): PropertyRadar unveiled “Likely Transactions” predictive scores and opened its API to help agents and lenders target likely buyers and sellers. Property Taxes & Fairness (Pennsylvania): Lawmakers are pushing for a statewide cyclical reassessment schedule after criticism that Pennsylvania lacks a predictable cycle. Remote Real Estate (Armenia): Armenia approved a system to remotely register certain apartment purchases using digital tripartite agreements with banks. Local Housing Stress (Florida): Wilton Manors is pressing a new owner to address major apartment building code violations and mounting fines before a deal can move forward. Market Mood (Canada): A report says affordability worsened in most major Canadian markets as mortgage rates rose even where home prices dipped. Private Sales Trend (London): Analysis finds private property deals are now a lasting part of London’s market, with thousands of transactions moving off the public record in 2025. Investor Shift (U.S.): Some investors are reducing bond reliance as inflation and stock-bond correlation weaken bonds’ “ballast” role, adding more inflation-sensitive assets.