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Below are the latest real estate news headlines for buyers and sellers.Real Estate
London high-rises evacuated as fire precaution
London borough of Camden is evacuating 800 households after safety of residents threatened by fire. Read Article
Pros and cons of paying off mortgage before retirement
Retiring a mortgage can reduce stress, increase cash flow and provide an equity cushion, however dvisors warn against using retirement-account funds to pay off home loans. Read Article
$22.8M Beverly Hills home is celebrity magnet
CNBC's Robert Frank takes a look into The Osbournes' estate on today's Power House. Read Article
Sears just opened a store that sells only mattresses and appliances
Sears plans to open additional stores dedicated to mattresses and appliances — "two of its strongest" categories. Read Article
Home building demand has been strong: Credit Suisse
Susan Maklari, senior analyst at Credit Suisse, discusses the report on home builders increasing production in townhouses. Read Article
US new home sales jump, median price surges to record high
New U.S. single-family home sales rose in May and the median sales price surged to an all-time high. Read Article
The US lacks enough warehouses to support e-commerce growth
As e-commerce demand grows, investments in warehouse landlords are poised to benefit. Read Article
Median sale price rises to highest on record
CNBC's Diana Olick reports the latest data on rising median home prices. Read Article
New home sales (May) up 2.9% vs. 3.7% est.
CNBC's Rick Santelli reports the latest data from new home sales. Read Article
China's UrWork brings its co-working platform to Singapore
China-based co-working firm UrWork has joined hands with Australian consultancy firm Collective Campus to launch its first overseas branch in Singapore. Read Article