Housing Supply Crunch (Scotland): Savills says new home completions fell 13% in 2025 to 17,336, with planning constraints and viability pressures leaving sites stuck before construction can start—worsening the country’s housing emergency. Builder Mood Watch (U.S.): A Reuters/NAHB survey shows homebuilder sentiment slipping in June as mortgage rates and construction costs stay high, with the index stuck below 40 for the 14th straight month. Agent & Brokerage Moves (Michigan): CENTURY 21 Signature Realty expands in Big Rapids by acquiring CENTURY 21 Forward Realty, highlighting an agent-first platform and wider coverage across Michigan. Fast Local Sale (Florida): A Port St. Lucie pool home sold for $380,000 in 39 days, signaling buyers still pay up for move-in-ready properties. Tax & Valuation Pressure (U.S.): A new report alleges Central Appraisal Districts use secret algorithms to overstate values to meet budgets, raising concerns for homeowners and bond-backed public finance. International Capital (U.S. Real Estate): Brazilian investors are increasing dollar-based purchases in U.S. property, driven by currency protection and diversification. Property Market Signals (Luxury): Realtor.com finds many luxury markets have given back pandemic gains, with the luxury threshold still declining year over year. Community & Land Use (Canada): A homeless encampment behind a Second Line commercial site was cleared after vegetation removal; the property is listed for sale at $4.15M.