Housing Policy & Taxes: Polk County commissioners are weighing whether a sales tax could replace property taxes, while Florida voters face revised Amendment 3 ballot language and Ohio data-center tax breaks are blamed for shrinking local school and public-service budgets. Market Signals: Tokyo’s central wards saw a first drop in secondhand apartment asking prices in 26 months as unsold inventory piles up; Seattle pending sales fell sharply as its “shaky tech market” cools buyer confidence. Luxury & Deals: A waterfront Hibiscus Island home in Miami Beach sold off-market for $51.5M, topping the neighborhood record; Elizabeth Taylor’s Bel Air estate is being restored and expanded instead of demolished; Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger relisted their Pacific Palisades mansion at $19.99M after multiple failed attempts. Homebuying Pressure: A new study says Australia’s first-home buying conditions are the toughest in 56 years, with affordability worsening despite price dips. Real Estate Industry: Florida Realtors’ 2026 convention will spotlight AI, fraud prevention, and a Wealth Building Summit for agents. Safety & Property Intrusion: Police say a teen died after falling inside New Orleans’ derelict Plaza Tower during “urban exploring,” highlighting risks around abandoned buildings.