Canada Market Pulse: Royal LePage says Q2 momentum is building as buyers re-enter, with national prices down 1.4% year-over-year to $814,900 but slight quarter gains; the recovery is uneven, with GTA and Greater Vancouver still soft. Metro Vancouver Outlook: Royal LePage forecasts further declines, calling the region “a little bit soft,” while Re/Max reports detached sales up but values largely flat—creating trade-up opportunities. US Rent Pressure: Corcoran data shows Manhattan rent hitting a new record $5,295 and Brooklyn $4,350, intensifying the affordability squeeze. Policy & Tax Moves: Hartford proposes delaying its next property revaluation by a year to protect homeowners as office values lag; Norway?—instead, Malaysia’s Rehda urges data-driven housing quota reviews and calls for AI/digital twins using integrated housing datasets. Local Housing Incentives: Norwich, New York’s Chenango IDA is considering a first-ever residential PILOT tax break to spur workforce apartments. International Demand Watch: Portugal’s property prices rose 17.9% year-on-year, driven by supply constraints and continued international buying. Deal/Development Signals: Atlantic City highlights progress on Lighthouse Row; Dubai logistics activity is up in H1 as big-box deals return. Regulatory/Compliance: India’s TGRERA orders a Hyderabad developer to refund Rs 5.5 lakh after delayed flat handover. Auction Transparency Trend: A Vermont luxury estate is set for a reserve-free absolute auction, reflecting a push toward clearer, market-driven sales.