Luxury Market Pulse (Idaho): A $19.5M Lake Coeur d’Alene estate called “Talis” is on the market after a late-June $1.5M price cut, highlighting how multimillion-dollar resort-style homes are leading demand in the region. Affordability Pressure (U.S.): A new look at the U.S. housing squeeze says the gap between wages and home prices is making homeownership “unprecedented,” with high mortgage rates and record prices hitting younger buyers hardest. Incentives Shift (U.S.): The new-home vs. resale price gap is narrowing as builders lean on concessions and rate buydowns, while existing-home sellers increasingly offer buyer perks too. Vacancy + Legal Fight (South Carolina): Charleston County’s housing authority faces ongoing litigation over 30 vacant homes, with a potential trial looming as a would-be buyer seeks resolution. Overseas Buying Push (Egypt): Egypt is rolling out a digital platform to help overseas buyers browse, pay, and complete contracts electronically, aiming to lift real estate exports. Policy Watch (Delhi): Delhi’s EV Policy 2.0 will stop fresh registrations of petrol two-wheelers from April 2028, with possible expansion to other categories depending on results. Global Luxury Demand (U.K./London): Queensway’s Hyde Park edge gets a new residential chapter with Vabel Townhouse, adding homes and retail upgrades to a long-underinvested high street. Market Tech + Security (Renters): A wire-free peephole camera review points to growing demand for renter-friendly home security setups without drilling.