Did you know Washington DC homebuyers could avoid common financial mistakes with professional housing counseling support?
So there’s this couple who saved up $45,000 for a down payment. Took them four years. They got pre-approved, found a rowhouse in Shaw they loved, made an offer. Then the lender calls three days before closing—turns out their student loan deferment just ended, debt-to-income ratio’s too high now. Deal falls through. Lost the inspection…