Housing Incentives: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proposes $31.5M in tax abatements to restart four stalled, city-approved projects, targeting 1,400 homes (about 185 affordable) and aiming for shovels in the ground within a year. Local Infrastructure & Access: Hampden, Massachusetts takes the first step toward fixing a deteriorating bridge by pursuing easements for an access road that could also enable repairs. City Budget & Connectivity: Crestwood advances a property tax rate and approves a fiber installation contract for Maples Park, tying local services to community development. Policy Shift on ADUs: Salisbury, Maryland weighs allowing accessory dwelling units under a new statewide HB 1466 framework to expand housing supply. Market Signals: The Tri-Cities housing market sees more homes sitting longer as mortgage rates and prices keep buyers cautious, while rental demand is linked more to job growth than a simple inventory-rent swap. International Rental Trends: Japan’s banks are helping convert vacant homes into rentals via one-stop referrals, while Macau reports rent upticks driven by newly completed projects. Industry Moves: CoStar names Felix Kusch president of Homes.com, signaling renewed competition in online real estate listings. Development Pipeline: Wyoming Valley Mall in Pennsylvania moves toward a major renovation plan, including demolishing parts of the aging mall and adding an anchor tenant.