A look at the world’s hottest real estate markets, John Liu halts Pier A funding … and more

1. What are the world’s hottest real estate markets? [Forbes]
2. John Liu hits the brakes on Pier A funding, halting planned outdoor plaza [TribecaTrib]
3. Brand new, multi-million dollar Rockaway Beach bathrooms already falling apart [DNAinfo]
4. Long Island College Hospital docs make last-ditch bid for a savior partner [NYT]
5. Bank-turned-condominium project at 177 Montague Street in Williamsburg reveals floor plans [Curbed]
6. Cary Tamarkin’s 508 West 24th Street 33 percent sold [BuzzBuzzHome]
7. Hunt for the perfect L-shaped apartment [NYT]
8. When deals die over fixture foibles [NYT]