'Hidden Force' Can Bring Down Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates are near 7%, not the expected sub-6%. Rates could fall if the gap between mortgage bonds and Treasury yields narrows. Fed rate cuts may boost demand.

RE Q&A: What to Do With Unwanted Condo Items?

When renters find unwanted items, they should ask the landlord to remove them, document communications and keep photos in case of disputes.

Existing-Home Sales Ascended 2.2% in December

Home sales in the final months of the year showed solid recovery despite elevated mortgage rates, NAR’s chief economist said.