Luxury Market Signals: Realtor.com’s June Luxury Housing Report says luxury entry pricing slipped to $1.28M (down 1.7% YoY) but sales are still moving faster than last year, with vacation-heavy hotspots like Nantucket staying resilient thanks to scarcity. Local Tax Fix: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill restoring Orange County’s sales tax sharing to municipalities after an over-distribution issue that cost cities about $5M in the first quarter. Home Improvement Financing: Western Renovations (Roseville) marks 25 years by rolling out consumer financing for remodels as national spending on improvements heads toward record levels. Property Tax/Capital Gains Watch (India): A delayed Cost Inflation Index release is forcing some sellers to rework advance tax estimates; one adviser also argues a flat 12.5% LTCG rate can beat indexation in certain cases. Housing Market Pressure (NZ): Blenheim’s outlook swings from a 900-home shortfall to a potential 1,350-home surplus by 2055 as weak economic conditions cool demand. EV Incentives: California launches a MyFirstEV rebate to soften the loss of federal EV credits, offering up to $3,500 for eligible first-time buyers. Land & Auctions (Michigan): Michigan DNR will auction 97 parcels (including waterfront and forested acreage) across 28 counties from Aug. 4-28. Home Services Leads: Rizen Estimates launches a booked-appointment service for roofing/remodeling/HVAC contractors as an alternative to shared lead marketplaces.