Interest rates are up and contingencies are back
Government policies play a role, but aren’t real solution to economic displacement
Why you shouldn’t ‘wait until spring’
But buy a house within your budget to get your foot in the door
Low-ball offers, contingencies uncommon here
Instead of glut of houses, there’s a shortage
Some buyers need to move now, so stick it out
Biggest risk is reduction in fed’l workforce
Entering the second busiest time of year
City sees slower growth than in previous recent years