This week on ACHLAB, we unpack the latest shifts in real estate, housing policy, and global development. From Montgomery County’s new labor law requirements for hotel projects to surprising truths about HOA liens and foreclosure power, we cover what homeowners and developers need to know now. We also spotlight Zillow’s AI chatbot launch, Puerto Rico’s housing boom, and Egypt’s bold $3.8B partnership with China. Plus, we explore how mass timber is reshaping construction and check in on local projects like Brooklyn Village and Wheaton’s arts-integrated housing plan.