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Tech companies are ending leases and consolidating offices as remote work is here to stay
Start-ups are letting leases expire, and bigger companies are downsizing in favor of smaller, satellite offices as employers prepare for a future of distributed work. Read Article
You might have a tough time getting a 'jumbo mortgage' during pandemic. Here's what to expect
Banks and lenders remain more cautious about making loans for home purchases or mortgage refinances that are higher than the government limits for so-called conforming loans. Here's how to find a "jumbo" loan and what the requirements may be. Read Article
Homebuilders just saw the strongest June sales since the last housing boom, as pandemic pushes more buyers to the suburbs
A sharp decline in the supply of existing homes for sale, increasing consumer preference for brand-new, high-tech homes with all the amenities for working and schooling, as well as an accelerating flight to the suburbs and exurbs, made for remarkable housing demand in June. Read Article
Apple to spend $400 million this year to fight California's housing crisis
It's part of a total $2.5 billion Apple says it will spend on the initiative over several years. Read Article
June new home sales spike as real estate market heats up
Real estate markets across the country are heating up and a new, exclusive report shows that June new home sales saw the biggest spike in nearly a decade. CNBC's Diana Olick reports. Read Article
Reverse mortgages may be helpful in retirement ... if you mind the pitfalls
Homeowners 62 or older can get cash from their home without selling, but here's what to know about a reverse mortgage before you sign onto this loan. Read Article
PropertyGuru explores Singapore's property buying sentiment in pandemic era
Access to financing and lower bank loan rates will be particularly critical to younger buyers in Singapore's property market, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to drive ongoing pricing uncertainty, says Hari Krishnan, CEO and managing director at PropertyGuru Group. Read Article
Real estate, bank sectors in Singapore are still competitive, exchange says
Geoff Howie of the Singapore Exchange discusses the competitive outlook for the Straits Times Index and Singapore's banking and real estate sectors. Read Article
Property developers rush to attract Hong Kong residents amid uncertainty over new law
Amid economic recession and uncertainty over China's National Security Law, global real estate firms are trying to get Hong Kong residents to buy abroad. Read Article
Home buying and selling went virtual during the pandemic. Can it stay that way?
Zoom video calls and virtual walkthroughs became real estate mainstays during coronavirus, but the need for physical home tours is not likely to go away. Read Article
