D.C. area home buyers get creative in return of bidding wars

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The heightened demand is fueled by record-low mortgage rates. Freddie Mac reported on Thursday that the 30-year fixed-rate average was 3.59 percent. The 30-year rate has been below 4 percent all but one week this year. The 15-year fixed-rate average has lingered below 3 percent the past 11 weeks. These low rates make homeownership more affordable. Many would-be homeowners, spurred by the low rates, are seeking to buy, but they aren’t finding much to choose from. Maybe some points here for ATL Buyers!
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