Summary: This article is part of an ongoing blog series in which we examine some of the more affordable housing markets of Washington State. Specifically, these are places where the median home value is much lower than in the Seattle…'
Pierce County usually sees VA loan limit increases every year in response to rising home prices. This is no longer the case. Read on to find out more and to check out our loan limits tool.'
Right after the housing crisis over a decade ago, mortgage underwriting tightened a great deal. They have loosened a great deal since then, making it somewhat easier for buyers to secure mortgages to buy a home in Washington.'
Seattle has traditionally been the higher-priced real estate market in Washington State, but there are plenty of other areas in the state that offer more affordable housing, and Olympia is one of them. '
Your credit score plays a key role in your ability to secure a mortgage. But what credit score do you need? And what is the average credit score among residents of Washington State? '
How much of a down payment do you need to get a mortgage in Washington? What are average buyers putting down towards the purchase of a new home? Let’s discuss this in more detail in this article. '
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