Public Finance & Tax Sales: A regional auction of tax-delinquent parcels in Columbia, Union and Calhoun counties pulled in $366,206.68, with 93 of 140 properties sold—money that helps return delinquent parcels to active tax rolls. Mortgage Affordability: With rates back above 7%, buyers are being urged to shop lenders aggressively; one report highlights how rate haggling can materially change monthly payments and total cost. Housing Supply & Local Policy: Breckenridge’s Runway Neighborhood could deliver first homes in November, while the town weighs more standardized ADU rules for deed-restricted properties. City-Owned Redevelopment: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to convert 100 Gold Street into nearly 4,000 homes (including about 1,000 permanently affordable units) spotlights how cities can repurpose land they already own. Private Capital in Real Assets: Private equity’s growing role in healthcare ownership is framed as a broader investment trend—capital chasing steady demand. Data Centers vs. Neighborhoods: Savannah-area residents are raising concerns about OpenAI’s planned data center campus, citing noise, light, construction traffic and power demand. Legal/Regulatory Risk: A judge halted a controversial Louisiana brewpub deal, calling the public-funded lease arrangement unconstitutional. EV Infrastructure (Cross-Sector): NIO and Geely’s battery-swap partnership signals faster charging as a competitive real-world infrastructure bet.