Downtown Office Shift: PwC is relocating its Los Angeles headquarters from a downtown Figueroa Street tower to Century City’s 2121 Avenue of the Stars as its lease ends in 2028, a sign of continued pressure on older downtown office stock. Global Capital Markets: Newmark arranged $515M fixed-rate refinancing for Rithm Capital’s 31 West 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, underscoring steady lender appetite for prime trophy offices. International Buyer Services: Blue Sail Realty launched “Private Client Services” in the Dominican Republic, bundling transport, accommodations, legal closing-fee coverage, and tailored tours for high-end overseas buyers. Student Housing Conversion: JD.com is buying Hong Kong’s Silka Seaview Hotel for HK$750M and converting it into student dorms, adding to the region’s education-accommodation demand. CRE Deal Watch: STRABAG acquired Poland’s Olivia Star office tower in Gdansk for about €150M, highlighting ongoing international interest in stabilized regional assets. Policy & Planning: Asheville advocates want to scrap minimum parking requirements, arguing car space mandates are crowding out housing supply. Urban Livability: The Economist ranking put Kyiv among the world’s least livable cities, while Copenhagen topped the list. Monsoon Disruption: Heavy rains across Maharashtra and Mumbai’s suburbs are driving rail and road disruptions and emergency responses, with waterlogging and safety alerts in focus.