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Below is the latest national real estate news headlines for homeowners, buyers, sellers or real estate enthusiasts.

Real Estate

Dubai's real estate activity is 'impressive' despite the virus, property developer says following fall in sales

Despite the global pandemic, Dubai has seen "impressive levels" of real estate transactions over the past few months, Aqil Kazim of Nakheel said last week. Read Article

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 20:13:18 PDT

Some office space could get permanently cut during the pandemic. Here's how companies will cope

Working from home has become the norm in this coronavirus pandemic, and Morgan Stanley predicts that office tenants across Asia will permanently give up between 3% and 9% of their existing office space. Read Article

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 18:40:45 PDT

China remains a 'bright spark,' says major real estate developer CapitaLand

There are "very encouraging signs" in CapitaLand's residential business and retail operations in China, said Andrew Lim, the company's group chief financial officer. Read Article

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 16:08:54 PDT

Second $1,200 stimulus checks could be coming. For many, that won't cover the rent

Washington lawmakers are deadlocked on what aid to include in the next coronavirus stimulus package. But $1,200 stimulus checks seem to be one feature they can agree on. The problem is that that money won't carry Americans very far, particularly when it comes to rent payments. Read Article

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 07:46:17 PDT

Zillow CEO: Real estate market is beginning 'great reshuffling' as people seek more space at home

The pandemic so far has accelerated trends of people fleeing large, expensive U.S. cities. While shopping is up everywhere, Barton said the company is seeing a "deceleration of migration" to cities and expects it to continue. Read Article

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 14:10:57 PDT

Pandemic remodeling boom—Here are the numbers

CNBC's Diana Olick breaks down the numbers that show many Americans are remodeling their homes during the pandemic. Read Article

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:05:55 PDT

Permanent remote workforce may be around 10% after pandemic, says Cushman & Wakefield CEO

Cushman & Wakefield CEO Brett White told CNBC he thinks about 10% of the workforce will remain remote after the pandemic, double the pre-coronavirus rate but less than many predict. "In the early days, we talked about the high productivity at home. That's changing." Read Article

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:26:03 PDT

Pandemic home remodeling is booming: Here's what your neighbors are doing

Sheltering in place has homeowners wanting to improve their places. Demand for home remodeling soared in June, with outdoor spaces the most popular projects. Read Article

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:19:35 PDT

Cushman & Wakefield CEO on the timeline to an office space demand recovery

Cushman & Wakefield CEO Brett White joins CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" team to break down its earnings and how he anticipates office space demand to recover eventually. Read Article

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 09:33:47 PDT

New York real estate expert Bill Rudin on the outlook for the sector

Manhattan's West Side is becoming a destination for Big Tech. Facebook recently inked a deal to lease 730,000 square feet of office space in the Farley Building in midtown Manhattan. Bill Rudin, CEO and co-chairman of Rudin Management Company and chairman of the Real Estate Board of New York, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss the commercial real estate market as well as how the pandemic is affecting the residential market. Read Article

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:51:44 PDT