Legal Rulings: The Philippines Supreme Court said property-developer sales agents’ offers aren’t “advertisements,” but buyers still must get refunds when developers fail to honor contracts after initial payments—Empire East was ordered to return P130,000. Local Governance: Indianapolis approved a temporary moratorium on new data centers through 2027, a rare win for opponents even as a few projects already cleared can proceed. Market Watch: Grand Strand, South Carolina’s housing market is holding steady as rate swings and builder incentives shift demand from some single-family buyers toward condos. PropTech & Brokerage: Toronto Realtor Sam Kamra expands real estate tech via Listing.ca and RealEstateBay.ca, aiming to refresh MLS data multiple times daily. Risk & Compliance: Zillow faces a third amended complaint in a RESPA lawsuit, keeping pressure on major platforms. Global Policy: China’s housing provident fund rules were widened to boost housing-related spending, with changes effective Sept. 20. Development Pipeline: Vancouver’s Broadway plan shows slow progress—only three projects have occupancy permits since 2022 despite many rezoning and permit milestones. Fraud Alerts: Moving brokers are targeting Miami customers; a licensed carrier urges consumers to verify credentials before paying deposits.