Independent voices from the TWT Communities
House hunters in the Washington area, eager to lock in a housing payment at today's low mortgage rates, are bumping up against an unexpected obstacle: competition.
Mr. Bolin said buyers need to be careful not to push past their maximum housing budget.
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Generally, FHA and VA loan appraisals are more stringent than appraisals for conventional loans, Mr. Bolin said.
Cover story: Strategies shift as buyers again face competition →