Construction & Costs: US construction spending rose 0.9% in August, led by offices and power plants, but the broader trend stayed weak as higher mortgage rates continue to pressure homebuilding. Housing Policy Showdown (Spain): Spain’s housing decrees head to Congress, with PNV backing one package (with reservations) while opposing automatic rental renewals; unions urge validation as critics warn of legal conflict and “inquiokupación.” Protest & Supply Pressure (Spain): Madrid’s housing protest at Puerta del Sol is hitting a physical limit as police require tent relocations to keep emergency access clear. Affordable Housing Push (US): Binghamton’s Stadium Lofts ($31m) seeks New York LIHTC support for 65 low-income units; Rockport’s affordable housing trust is pursuing town-owned land. Local Development (US): Upper Nazareth Township begins a new 3-story apartment project replacing a former bar; Portales’ mixed retail-housing plan remains in limbo pending legal review. International Deals (Netherlands): Lone Star acquired a €215.5m Dutch residential portfolio (13 assets, 900+ units) for active asset management. Market & Risk: Estonia buyers increasingly file claims over hidden defects, with AI helping draft complaints. Tech for Real Estate: Homesage.ai launched Sage, an AI investment analyst that turns a plain-English question into a deal recommendation. Construction Safety: A gas line strike forced evacuation of students from two Bedford schools; a BRT Red Line structure collapse in Karachi killed a security guard. Real Estate Investing (US): Berkshire Hathaway boosted its Lennar stake to about 11%, signaling long-term optimism in the housing sector.