Housing Market Watch: Buyers are getting pickier and more cost-focused, with sellers urged to prove energy and maintenance claims (real bills, warranties, best possible EPC) as affordability and “hidden costs” stay top of mind. Consumer Protection: A Loudoun County woman, accused of posing as a real estate agent, is facing dozens of charges in a rental scam that allegedly included locking renters out after taking deposits. Tech in Listings: “House-fishing” is rising—AI-edited photos that make rooms look bigger, brighter, and more modern—raising the risk of buyer disappointment and wasted trips. Luxury & Global Signals: Dubai’s off-plan luxury market logged about $1.36B in May sales above AED5M, while Qatar’s residential transactions cooled in Q1 but stayed resilient year over year. Project Delays: In Mumbai, a parking lift shortage is delaying handovers and occupancy certificates, stretching timelines for both buyers and developers. Historic Homes: A 1873 Allendale bank-turned house is on the market at £550,000, and a 400-year-old Eryri manor is headed to auction with a reserve around £350,000. Home Safety & Risk: Climate-risk tools and flood disclosure rules are being highlighted as buyers look beyond price to insurance premiums and repair exposure.