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The family behind Casas Bahia has given up its legal battle and unlocked a billion-real inheritance, according to Portal Leo Dias. The decision ends a dispute over the vast estate tied to the Brazilian retail dynasty, drawing wide attention as details of the settlement and what happens to the fortune remain unclear.

The Spanish government has approved a 4% VAT rate for public housing and an interest-free loan for first-time homebuyers, part of a broader plan to improve access to housing. The measures aim to ease the housing affordability crisis, a top concern for Spanish households, and are drawing wide attention and debate.

The Paradise Valley town council has discussed a proposed solar project known as the Casa solar project after nearby residents raised concerns. Details of the neighbors' objections and the council's response were not specified in available reporting, but the project has become a local point of debate over siting and neighborhood impact.

Home concierge startup Casa is launching its home management service in Austin, Texas. The company handles upkeep and day-to-day management of private homes for busy owners. The expansion, reported by Axios, signals growing demand in tech-heavy Texas cities for services that take household logistics off homeowners' hands.