Property Tax & Valuation Scrutiny (US): A new report alleges Central Appraisal Districts use “secret” CAMA algorithms to overvalue homes to hit budget targets, warning the mismatch could destabilize municipal bond-backed pensions and trigger broader property-value crashes. Urban Climate Tech (India): On World Environment Day, TERI researchers won recognition for a “climate tower” prototype using azolla pools and passive solar design to cut air pollution and support bio-based outputs. Airport Real Estate (Philippines): Manila’s NAIA Terminal 3 property deal moves forward as MIAA pays P48B to BCDA over 15 years, aiming to unlock upgrades and capacity growth. Rent Control Politics (US): A rent-control ballot “compromise” is being questioned after polling suggests more likely voters lean against the measure than for it, keeping the housing policy fight unsettled. Retail Space Pressure (Canada): Toronto’s condo slowdown is spilling into retail as tenants leave and projects pause, leaving swathes of space vacant. Dubai Luxury Off-Plan (UAE): May data shows strong demand: off-plan sales above AED5m hit nearly AED5bn, while Azizi reported 1,601 transactions worth AED1.46bn. Foreign Investment Ranking (US): Seattle fell to No. 13 for foreign business destination appeal, with drops tied to foreign-business needs and quality-of-life costs. World Cup & Real Estate Crossovers: FIFA’s tournament is driving travel and short-term rental attention, while ticket and scam warnings highlight how property-adjacent services can get pulled into major events.