Port of San Francisco Leadership: Michael Martin takes the executive director helm at a waterfront agency managing major real-estate and maritime assets, with priorities spanning redevelopment, tenant attraction, and earthquake/sea-level resilience. Housing Habitability & Tenant Rights: Oklahoma reporting highlights tenants stuck without basic services under landlord failures, while remedies appear limited—raising the stakes for property managers and owners. Homebuyer Contract Cooling-Off: A consumer explainer revisits the FTC “three-day right to back out” and when it applies, a timely reminder for anyone signing under pressure. Mortgage Mechanics: A plain-language guide explains assumable mortgages—how buyers can potentially take over a seller’s loan rate and what equity payoffs can be required. Market Signals: Canstar forecasts potential Sydney price declines from peak levels, while broader home-sales coverage points to a cooling U.S. market. Global Capital & Deals: DealStreetAsia says Philippines M&A deal flow stayed thin in Q2 as foreign investors became selective. AI Infrastructure & CRE: Allianz flags rapid growth in data-center insurance as AI campuses drive higher insured values and demand for integrated coverage. Local Revitalization: Atlanta Chinatown’s revamp leans on events and community programming to keep foot traffic and multi-generational use growing.