Antitrust & Settlements: The Eighth Circuit upheld $110.6M in class-action real estate settlements tied to alleged anti-competitive rules involving the National Association of Realtors, bringing the broader total to about $1.02B and rejecting objectors’ bid to unwind the deal. Affordable Housing Deal: San Diego cleared key changes to the 101 Ash St. office-to-apartments conversion, extending the ground lease to 65 years, boosting units to 252, and raising the city note interest to 5% compound as the project heads toward closing. Nonbank Credit Stress: MA Financial’s $670M problem-loan exposure is growing, with stalled development projects adding pressure to its Real Estate Income Fund as redemptions were limited. Fraud Allegations: A housing authority official is accused of running a $2.4M Ponzi scheme tied to a loan that allegedly “vanished,” as regulators and courts scrutinize financing promises. Industry Recognition: New Zealand’s 2026 REINZ Awards highlighted top performers across residential, rural, commercial, and supporting roles, with new categories added this year. Foreign Ownership Crackdown: Thailand’s probe is targeting foreign-linked companies holding land and condo units, aiming to root out nominee arrangements and illegal control. Local Market Watch: Florida Realtors says the 2026 market is stabilizing with steadier sales, balanced inventory, and predictable pricing.