Farmland as an asset class: USDA data shows U.S. farm real estate values hit record levels in 2026, rising 3.4% to about $4,500 per acre, with gains sticking even as rent growth lags—helping landowners’ equity while renters face elevated costs. Office market reality check: CBRE says most U.S. office employers now require at least three days in-office weekly, but only 14% are making major workplace upgrades—highlighting a gap between attendance demands and employee experience investment. Multifamily pricing: Yardi reports August rents ticked up slightly, with growth moderated by many new units still leasing up; the supply-demand balance is improving, especially in Sun Belt markets. Industrial leasing momentum: Panattoni’s Wakefield 500 logistics project in West Yorkshire is being marketed by Knight Frank, Colliers and CPP, underscoring continued tight supply for large-format logistics space. Brand shake-up in brokerage: Warburg Realty is moving again under Christie’s International Real Estate, combining agent teams to lean into a more premium global platform. Regulation and local governance: Clark County is seeking applicants for its Board of Equalization, while Lagos’ LASRERA expands with a new satellite office in Eti-Osa to improve real estate oversight and service access. Policy pressure on housing: Fort Wayne’s City Council approved funding to advance Victory Gardens, a 74-home development aimed at expanding homeownership options. Geopolitics with real-estate spillovers: The UK, France and Canada move to ban imports tied to West Bank settlements, with broader sanctions targeting services including real-estate-related activity.