Foreign Buyers Retreat: International buyers bought $45.3B in U.S. existing homes from April 2025–March 2026, down 19.1% in value and 14% in volume, with 67,100 properties—second-lowest since NAR began tracking in 2009. Condo Safety Oversight: CAI praised a Florida legislative Office report assessing the state’s milestone inspection program, aimed at preventing life-safety failures after Surfside. Local Government Records: Cape Coral posted more than 340 documents after a Florida DOGE request, covering procurement, contracts, sole-source buys, vendors, change orders, personnel data, tech spending and construction permits. Development & Zoning Fight: Charlotte County commissioners approved the Waterside residential plan on Bermont Road in a 3-2 vote despite resident concerns about excavation/fill motives. Infrastructure & Growth: FDOT is moving ahead with a $2.9M Archer Road/SW 13th Street intersection improvement in Gainesville, with lane and signal upgrades starting December. Coastal Planning: Panama City Beach plans three major artificial reef projects this fall, including two decommissioned vessels, to boost diving and fishing while expanding marine habitat. Affordability Messaging: Byron Donalds’ PAC launched a statewide ad tying his governor pitch to cutting property taxes, lowering insurance, and reducing housing costs.