Industrial Expansion: Rockpoint and Rockpoint Industrial bought Richmond Trade Center, a 1.03M-sq-ft class A industrial campus in Chester, Va., adding scale to their logistics footprint. Climate Risk for Investors: AEW says physical climate hazards plus decarbonization costs are driving a higher “climate risk premium” for prime European real estate, using a 964-property portfolio across 20 countries. Tech in Housing Ops: EliseAI raised $350M at a $4B valuation to automate landlord and healthcare back-office work, signaling continued VC appetite for real estate software. Housing Affordability Debate: DHS claimed mass deportations are linked to rent drops in multiple U.S. cities, but experts question the data and methodology. Rates Watch: The RBA made another interest-rate call as markets weigh the impact on borrowing and housing demand. Market Snapshot: The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller showed U.S. home prices up 1.9% year over year in July 2026, but still down in real terms for the 14th straight month. Local Policy & Events: Mississauga set a mayoral housing debate for Oct. 5 with TRREB and Cornerstone REALTORS®.