Housing Policy & Taxes: Korea plans to end capital gains tax breaks for registered rental apartments, while New Zealand data shows low-equity/high-LVR lending is rising fast—raising affordability and risk questions for buyers and lenders. Local Market Pulse: Maui County reports August sales up for both single-family homes and condos, but median prices fell; Chatham-Kent listings hit a record high while sales stayed subdued; Red Deer residential sales trail 2025, with apartment sales down sharply. Property Deals & Courts: Dubai’s court terminated a Dhs1.03m property sale over unpaid installments; a Michigan former school on an Air Force base was listed after a major conversion into homes; Montana Tunnels’ mine sale got bankruptcy approval, clearing the way for new ownership. Real Estate Industry & Community: Hawai‘i REALTORS launched a statewide Keiki fair housing art contest; a New Zealand agent’s license fight over a mandatory tikanga course continues after an exemption was rejected. Safety & Enforcement: A Mesquite apartment fire killed a woman and her two cats; Gwinnett teens face charges after a TikTok-fueled break-in at a $1m home. Homebuyer Reality Check: Experts warn sellers against “wishful pricing” and urge pricing based on recent sales, not hopes.