Data Centers & Power Siting: Alberta regulators rejected Synapse Real Estate’s plan to power a massive Olds, Alta. data-center campus, saying the site is too close to homes and that Synapse didn’t prove a compelling public-interest reason for the location. Urban CRE & Tech Demand: Oaklandside reports a downtown Oakland AI data-center proposal is stirring debate after a building bought for $6.8M was marketed for AI/robotics uses, while other West Oakland warehouse leasing adds to confusion. Market Signals: Serbia’s Q2 2026 property market saw fewer deals but higher total value (down 5.4% in transactions; up 8.1% in value), with apartments dominating spend. Affordability Pressure: Redfin/Winnie data says typical U.S. working families spend 52% of annual income on housing plus childcare, with Los Angeles and NYC among the least affordable metros. Regulatory & Professional Conduct: Vancouver agent Hsiu-Annie (Anna) Shen agreed to a $50K fine for providing property management without a license. Local Housing Politics: Toronto Realtor Sam Kamra argues homeowners planning to sell in 2–3 years should consider selling sooner and renting to protect equity amid a potential market correction.