Property Tax Policy: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is leaning toward suspending real property tax hikes after private-sector concerns that higher valuations could raise owners’ bills, with the finance department already moving on options. Housing Finance Reform: Malaysia’s REHDA is pushing Budget 2027 changes, including enhancing its Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme, extending stamp duty relief, and adding support for unsold completed homes. Local Redevelopment & Tax Base: Waukesha County approved the sale of the former UW–Milwaukee at Waukesha campus, clearing the way for a mixed plan of about 70 single-family homes and 600 market-rate apartments. Rising Waterfront Taxes: Greenville, Maine saw waterfront property values jump 205%, triggering higher tax bills even after a mil-rate cut. Affordable Housing Incentives: Seattle Councilmember Dionne Foster proposed temporary reductions to Mandatory Housing Affordability fees to restart stalled projects. Housing Crisis Flashpoint: Madrid’s eviction of an 87-year-old tenant drew protests and renewed scrutiny of Spain’s rent and affordability squeeze. Real Estate Tech & Data: Acres.com launched Homebuilder Market Intelligence to map U.S. housing growth using parcel and transaction data. Investment Products: Bonaventure launched a $32M DST tied to Aspire West End in Richmond, offering fractional ownership for 1031 exchange investors. Commercial/Multifamily Pipeline: Permits were filed for a 7-story mixed-use, 24-unit building in Jamaica, Queens.