How to conduct a pet screening for rental properties

Setting clear expectations and conducting thorough assessments allows landlords and property managers to accommodate responsible pet owners, Ryan Barone writes.

Broker Spotlight: Matt Borland, Corcoran Icon Properties

Find out how this Northern California brokerage executive is bringing "measured, intentional growth" across his region, while preserving company culture and values.

NAR sees existing-home sales rise ‘ever so slightly’ in July

Existing-home sales edged up in July, as increasing inventory and improving affordability pushed more homebuyers into the market. The sale of single-family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops increased 2 percent month-over-month and 0.8 percent year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of

Mortgage rates hit 10-month low, spurring lower monthly payments

The dip is due to a weak July jobs report, a neutral inflation report and home sale prices moving past their peak as fall approaches. Those factors give buyers significant leverage.