Housing Affordability Gap: In Teton Valley, Idaho, median home prices have surged to about $1M—nearly three times what local incomes can support—while homes are taking longer to sell, underscoring how out-of-reach the market remains. Consumer Protection: The U.S. Supreme Court backed homebuyers seeking compensation for delayed flat delivery, ruling that later possession doesn’t erase the right to damages and that consumer forums can still hear disputes. Policy & Politics: Trump declined to sign a bipartisan U.S. housing bill, tying it to Senate action on a voter eligibility measure, leaving affordability reforms in limbo. Investor vs. Owner: Michigan’s House advanced a bill to block large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes, aiming to protect working-family homeownership. Local Market Snapshot: Key West’s realtor group reports Monroe County and Key West listing and sold-price levels around the $1.6M–$1.8M range, with market timing a key watch item. Homebuying Reality Check: A Wildwood buyer story highlights how fast, competitive searches can be—offers can land just below asking after months of hunting. Property & Place: A former Novichok-linked Salisbury home is listed under shared ownership, with disclosure that it was involved in the 2018 poisoning.