Commercial Real Estate: Dublin’s Fitzwilliam 28, a fully let 135,000 sq ft office in the CBD, is back on the market via Savills Ireland with a guide price above €150M, generating about €7.7M in annual rent and a ~4.7% net yield, with a Dec. 2026 rent review and long WAULT to expiry. Mortgage & Affordability: Houston buyers are feeling the squeeze as mortgage rates hover near 7%, but agents point to down-payment help, grants, and rate-buydown options—plus negotiating leverage when more homes hit the market. Local Housing Costs: In Houston suburbs, buyers are urged to verify who bills water and sewage (city vs landlord vs MUD) and check meter/usage to avoid budget shocks. Home Safety: With a stronger El Niño forecast, a local roofing push is underway as homeowners book inspections for loose vents, attachments, and shingles. Development Watch: Rye’s Airfield Place could see 40 townhomes on adjacent land while keeping the existing commercial building and tenants. Market Pulse: A Lakes Region year-to-date snapshot shows stronger single-family sales (982) and higher median prices than last year, while condo sales are up in volume but still moving with modest pricing. Auction Mood: Residential auction sales in New Zealand stayed stuck around a 37% sell-through rate. Global Policy: China’s move away from presales of uncompleted homes is already cooling land activity and lowering auction premiums.