European Telecom Real Estate: DigitalBridge, L&G and TD Asset Management are buying VodafoneZiggo’s passive tower infrastructure and combining it with Belgium Tower Partners to build an independent Belgium–Netherlands platform with 6,600+ sites, aiming to back long-term 5G densification. Insurance & Resilience: Canada’s property and casualty insurers tout their economic lift in a new InsurEconomy 2026 report, highlighting jobs, investment and tax revenue as a stabilizer during shocks. Brokerage Tech Adoption: Compass says it pushed AI adoption across its 83,000 agents by training leaders and running a demo day, with thousands of agents generating tens of thousands of conversations soon after launch. Green Building Finance: The World Bank/IFC-linked sustainability summit in Chennai highlights banks offering interest-rate rebates for green homes and commercial buildings, pointing to growing certification uptake. Global Capital & Property: A report on offshore activity flags self-storage as a standout for foreign buyers, while industrial trading cools as investors chase long-term, prime assets. Housing Policy & Costs: Vancouver’s Ken Sim campaign promises a 2027 property tax freeze and cuts to parking fees, while a separate piece argues New Jersey’s “affordable” housing narrative no longer matches today’s rent reality. Real Estate Tech Meets AI: Experian becomes the first personal finance app integrated with Google Gemini, bringing conversational credit insights to consumers. Commercial Real Estate Risk: Nicolas Cage’s Malibu home is reported on the brink of collapse after a sinkhole, raising coastal erosion and safety concerns. Luxury Hospitality Benchmark: Michelin’s 2026 Key selections keep spotlighting top U.S. hotels, with Chicago properties retaining or earning new one- and two-key status. AI Education Space: Alpha School seeks to move into Evanston’s former Roycemore School site, using AI-guided instruction with “guides” instead of certified teachers.