Affordability Reality Check: A new Redfin report says U.S. buyers still need about $109,796 a year to comfortably afford a typical home in 2026—only slightly down from last year, with mortgage rates still in the mid-6% range. Luxury Condo Pulse: Los Angeles luxury condos are reviving, with $5M+ and $10M+ segments seeing list-price strength while condos linger longer than single-family homes. Local Market Watch: Bradford West Gwillimbury home prices fell about 8% year over year in a Century 21 price-per-square-foot survey, signaling cooling but not a full reset. Zoning & Housing Supply: Oldham County’s planning panel recommended denying an 84-unit apartment proposal after local opposition, while Park City data points to stable demand with land sales surging. Property Taxes & Policy: Virginia’s three-day sales tax holiday starts today, and Delaware’s governor signed a bill that keeps apartments from being treated like commercial property for school taxes. Development & Land Use: Indiana experts say it’s too soon to tell whether new Clark County data centers will move property values. Affordability in Action: A “50-in-10” effort in Greenville moved a student-built home to a city lot as part of an affordable housing pipeline. Homebuying Basics: A guide explains how easements can legally limit what you can do with your own land.