Residential Market Slowdown (NZ): New Zealand’s housing market cooled sharply in August, with REINZ reporting 5,430 residential sales (down 13% year-on-year) and median days to sell rising to 51 days (+3). Prices stayed comparatively steady (HPI -0.9%), but fewer new listings and longer selling times point to a more cautious buyer-and-seller stance. Rental Pressure (Macau): Centaline Macau says rents are edging higher as new projects phase in, with Taipa and Coloane both showing year-on-year rent gains, driven by newer, amenity-rich units. Hotel Growth Model (Global): A look at major hotel brands’ SEC filings finds contract acquisition costs have surged since 2019 while ground-up development slows, pushing brands toward conversions and deal incentives. Proptech/Platforms (US): CoStar named Felix Kusch president of Homes.com, aiming to strengthen the portal’s agent-first approach. Fraud & Listings (US): Alice, Texas police warned of TikTok rental scams using real homes that are actually for sale, urging residents to verify listings. Policy & Affordability (Colorado): Colorado launched “Schools to Home” to help first-time buyers among public school employees with down-payment and closing-cost support. Infrastructure & Access (Nashville): The James Robertson Parkway bridge is set to close for months next year as part of the East Bank development, reshaping downtown traffic routes.