Housing Finance Boost (Malaysia): Malaysia’s LPPSA is raising the maximum civil-servant home financing ceiling to RM1 million, which experts say should lift affordability and help developers sell more completed homes. Multifamily Deal (US): Boston Realty Advisors was named exclusive advisor for the sale of Beacon Fairbanks Manor, a 56-unit Brookline, MA apartment building near the Green Line. London Tenure Shift: London’s leasehold market is struggling as developers pivot toward build-to-rent, co-living, student housing, and other models amid safety and cost concerns. Property Tax Relief (Texas): Texas seniors are getting major school property tax breaks, with older homeowners benefiting most as campaigns target the state’s high tax burden. Smart Home (Apple): Apple is reportedly preparing a major smart-home launch on Oct. 13, centered on a new hub with Siri AI. Prime Day Retail Spillover: Ahead of Amazon’s Oct. 6–7 Prime Big Deal Days, shoppers are planning more cross-retailer deal hunting, with Walmart and Target emerging as key competitors. Local Listings (US): A rare river-view condo at Boston’s historic Baker Factory site is on the market, highlighting continued demand for distinctive properties. Succession Watch (Insurance): The Hartford announced CEO Christopher Swift will step down March 1 as part of its leadership succession plan.