Housing Affordability Pressure: A 2025 quality-of-life survey in Baguio City found residents satisfied with the economy, education and safety, but alarmed by housing affordability—prompting calls for rent stabilization as a large share of condos are owned by non-residents. Zoning for More Supply: New Zealand’s Auckland is moving to lift height limits in the CBD, with proposals that could add about 17,000 dwellings and 37,000 jobs, as the city aims to densify around the rail network. Mumbai Redevelopment Boom: Knight Frank data says Mumbai’s redevelopment pipeline could unlock nearly 59,000 homes by 2031, as land scarcity pushes developers toward partnerships and society redevelopment models. Local Market Snapshot: Hood County, Texas saw property market value jump from $10.43B (2021) to $19.03B (2026), with land value rising far faster than improvements. Foreign Buyers Watch: Iraqis ranked fourth among foreign buyers in Turkey in August, purchasing 138 homes. Project/Deal Moves: Puravankara secured redevelopment rights in Goregaon West, Mumbai, for a ₹2,600 crore project; Walker & Dunlop arranged $293.2M refinancing for a Manhattan mixed-use building in the Meatpacking District. Tenant Reality Check: A Toledo couple says roach infestations followed them from one Vivo apartment unit to another, raising fresh questions about property management and maintenance.