Companies are taking less office space, driving down rents in most U.S. markets and giving tenants an edge.

Regional and small banks are expected to report large losses from their mounting volume of soured loans made primarily to home builders, putting additional pressure on an already stressed financial system.

Real-estate shares fell victim to economic and credit concerns in the second quarter, registering bigger declines than the broader S&P 500.

Bank of America is seeing a rapid run-up in delinquencies on building loans, a timely reminder of the liabilities that the bank will be taking on with Countrywide. Part of the blame comes from its acquisition of LaSalle Bank.

The gambling slowdown that began early this year is taking a serious toll on Las Vegas. Casinos are being pinched by less access to cash as they grapple with predownturn expansion plans and billions of dollars of debt.

The World Trade Center's owner proposed scrapping the schedule and budget for the prolonged rebuilding of the site, noting nearly every project is delayed and over budget and that previous estimates are unrealistic. (Report)

Demand for office space in Japan, which has been strong for years, is showing signs of softness. And that's likely to weigh on shares of the country's biggest real-estate developers.