Housing Policy & Regulation: Karnataka’s new Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill would create federations for large complexes with multiple associations, aiming to cut disputes over common areas and maintenance charges. Developer Accountability: Nigeria’s REDAN says developers’ lack of a regulatory framework is driving fraud, multiple land sales, and building collapses, urging a shared licensing model. Affordability & Market Pressure: Zillow forecasts the biggest home-price drops in several smaller Sun Belt and Gulf markets, with Greenville, MS projected down as much as -16.7% over the next year. Big Housing Law: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has become law, with supporters saying it targets affordability barriers for buyers and investors. Local Housing Recovery: Three years after Lahaina’s wildfire, Front Street reopened and rebuilding continues, but hundreds of households still rely on FEMA temporary housing. Commercial Real Estate: Blackstone’s A$36B financing deal with ANZ and NAB to buy HSBC’s Australian retail loan portfolio is expected to close in 1H 2027, pending approvals.