The Washington Post has a good introductory primer or mortgage options for first-time homebuyers. More, here.

 

Realtor.com has assembled a list of the 20 hottest real estate markets for January, 2018. California dominates the list, but there are a few surprises. More, here.

 

Reuters reports on the recent spike in mortgage activity, here.

 

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a list of 15 terms—along with explanations—that every home buyer should be familiar with. More, here.

 

Beyond the obvious tangible points a seller must share, different states have different requirements for properties that have been what some call “psychologically impacted” by certain events. From ghosts and deaths to bad neighbors, this article offers some interesting insight into just how much sellers are required to share.

The Los Angeles Times shares results from a year-end report from PropertyShark.com on the most expensive zip codes for real estate in the U.S. More, here.

 

U.S. News & World Report has some helpful tips on getting approved for a mortgage if you’re self-employed. More, here.

 

Diana Olick, reporting for CNBC, has an update on the recent rise in mortgage applications, and refinances. More, here.

 

 

 

Abhi Golhar, writing for Forbes, has assembled a list of tips to consider when making a real estate purchase decision. More, here.

 

The Washington Post has a helpful compilation of experts’ predictions on the housing market for 2018. More, here.