Brokers fees are being waived more often as rents fall and vacancies rise, reports The New York Times. Some California small businesses are forced to close, even as the state lets more businesses open, according to Reuters. These are among today’s must reads from around

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A Dutch lodging brand backed by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund plans to open tech-forward boutique hotels across the United States.

(Bloomberg)—Corporate travelers, typically back on the move after

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The lessons of the financial crisis and recent capital raising have helped prepare them for a downturn, analysts say.

Although it might feel like the

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The lessons of the Financial Crisis and recent capital raising have helped prepare them for a downturn, analyst say.

Although it might feel like the

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Google is not cutting down on space but rather planning a new town-like tech hub, reports CNBC. The cost of living has risen during the pandemic, meaning inflation is higher than the numbers say,

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Recent reports have shown office landlords have been more willing to offer tenants additional perks to get them to commit.

Leasing concessions are

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More San Antonio hotel owners may be compelled to sell at reduced rates as loan payments become tougher to cover.

The pandemic is driving up

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Lorber discusses which markets are seeing downturns as a result of COVID-19.

Howard Lorber, executive chairman of Douglas Elliman, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss

COVID-19’s toll on the retail sector has been drastic. But some retail chains have been uniquely well-positioned for a recession in which many people are spending a lot of time at home.

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The CREW Network has released is fourth benchmark study on gender and diversity in the commercial real estate industry. Macy’s is planning to test several smaller store formats outside of malls, according to CNBC. These are among

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