So just over a year ago we had a baby, and eventually she is going to want to go to school. Are there websites with maps of cities that have information about schools? [more inside]
posted by ND¢ on Aug 4, 2009 - 5 answers

What are your experiences with Richmond American Homes? [more inside]
posted by Xuff on May 2, 2009 - 2 answers

Why hasn't private mortgage insurance (PMI) softened the blow of the real estate implosion? [more inside]
posted by GatorFan2000 on Apr 6, 2009 - 14 answers

We've been waiting a week for a response to our offer on an REO (foreclosure) property. Today we got a bank addendum.. [more inside]
posted by yarrr on Mar 27, 2009 - 4 answers

We are thinking of moving to Levittown, NY from Brooklyn. Of course after finding the house we are considering buying, I'm now hearing from different "long islanders" who scoff at the thought of ever stepping foot in Levittown. What gives? We were there a number of times and it looked like a very nice, well kept, working-class neighborhood. Are looks deceiving? Does anyone know what the resale value is on levittown homes? we're expecting to pay around 300k for a five bedroom / two bath home on a 60x100 lot in the Levittown school district. We gave a seven month old who is the main reason that prompted us to move out of our decrepit apartment. Thanks for any suggestions/advice!!!
posted by anonymous on Nov 11, 2008 - 5 answers

To all the teachers out there: Have you participated in, or have any experience in the "Teacher Next Door FHA" Program? How does it work? [more inside]
posted by yoyoceramic on Oct 11, 2008 - 0 answers

I'm looking to buy a house. I live in Denver's Baker neighborhood and I'm a looking to stay in the area. I've been looking for about two months and I've let two places slip through my fingers that I thought were great... [more inside]
posted by FlamingBore on Jul 28, 2008 - 13 answers

Have you ever seen a basement with a roof and no house? [more inside]
posted by moof on Jun 19, 2008 - 14 answers

SEATTLE: I'm looking for internet resources to find rental apartments, condos, houses [more inside]
posted by Bob Dobbs on Jan 6, 2008 - 10 answers

Are there any reasonably-priced summer homes left in New England? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by um_maverick on Sep 6, 2007 - 6 answers

Where can I get an on-dead-trees map of MLS areas and zip codes? [more inside]
posted by rush on Jun 12, 2007 - 11 answers

Northern California Dreaming -- What steps should I take to explore my dream of buying land in Mendocino or Humboldt County, creating a small energy efficient home (perhaps one of the tiny, prefab ones), all while building/finding community. [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Apr 19, 2007 - 12 answers

Help me find resources to help me figure out when I might be able to buy a house. [more inside]
posted by starbaby on Feb 26, 2007 - 28 answers

How to remove paint from parquet floors? [more inside]
posted by huskerdont on Nov 8, 2006 - 9 answers

I've always wondered what happens after people are on shows like Extreme Makeover Home edition or Pimp My Ride. These people get amazing homes or cars, but now they have to pay for insurance/tabs? What's the likely hood of being able to afford that when all you could handle prior was a shack or beater car? Anyone ever looked into this? [more inside]
posted by andywolf on Oct 8, 2006 - 13 answers

Perhaps a ridiculous question: is it possible in a major city (I'm in Toronto) to buy a small piece of land and build a tiny house (like the B-52 on this page) on it? What's involved? If possible, what are the pros and cons? Is it pointless, financially? [more inside]
posted by dobbs on Jul 21, 2006 - 32 answers

How many homes/condos did you go and see before deciding on the home/condo you bought?
posted by chunking express on Jun 21, 2006 - 55 answers

Living in Toronto: Anyone here ever lived around Dupont and Lansdowne? During the 80s and 90s it wasn't the nicest place to live. Has that changed? [more inside]
posted by chunking express on Jun 9, 2006 - 13 answers

Is the UK property market bubble ever likely to burst? [more inside]
posted by wackybrit on May 19, 2006 - 21 answers

Is it too late for me to get a buyer's agent involved before bidding on a house? (more) [more inside]
posted by GregW on May 4, 2006 - 10 answers

How/where can one find average home-sale prices (and other related data) for regions or towns or neighbourhoods in cities, in Canada? [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Oct 11, 2005 - 8 answers

We have an enormous [pine|spruce] tree dripping sap all over our deck. What's the best way to get the sap off? [more inside]
posted by agropyron on Sep 10, 2005 - 10 answers

My brother and I are considering buying a two or three family house. Each of us would live in our own unit, and if we end up with a three-family, then we would rent out the third. What are we in for here? Is this a bad idea? Any advice from anyone out there who was done a similar thing?
posted by jclovebrew on May 7, 2005 - 11 answers

General question: How do you find a really dynamite home inspector? Specific question: Does anyone know a great home inspector in the Seattle area, or a more specific way to find one here? [more inside]
posted by agropyron on May 1, 2005 - 18 answers

How do you build a house? [+] [more inside]
posted by spacewrench on Feb 10, 2005 - 11 answers

My wife and I are thinking of buying a sisal or seagrass rug from Pottery Barn or Crate & Barrell or one of those places. I like the way they look brand new, but am worried about how it would wear. Are they easy to clean? How do you clean it--you can't vacuum it, can you? Will the cat shred it within 24 hours?
posted by bevedog on Nov 23, 2004 - 10 answers

Where could a young, devilishly handsome architect find free 3d models of office and residential buildings to download, preferably in 3ds or DXF format? [more inside]
posted by signal on Aug 9, 2004 - 5 answers

Home renovation: quick road to profits, or a disaster-in-waiting? If you have experience or advice, please come inside.. [more inside]
posted by five fresh fish on Jul 23, 2004 - 18 answers

Roofing filter day

My wife has decided that we need a new roof and that we're going to do it ourselves. I'm not opposed to this, well, okay I am, but stilll....

How do we price this out for ourselves? Any denizens or askmefi have any experience in this? We have asphalt shingles now and will stick with same.

My wife says thanks in advance.
posted by damnitkage on Jul 20, 2004 - 23 answers

I have an old house with old wiring in the walls. The question inside is about installing window air conditioners. [more inside]
posted by stupidsexyFlanders on May 16, 2004 - 21 answers

Can anyone give a good break down of the expenses associated with home ownership? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by wildblueyonder on Apr 4, 2004 - 28 answers

There's a noise in my wall [mo]. [more inside]
posted by goethean on Mar 15, 2004 - 10 answers

I am working on a house project and feel it would benefit from the quietness and openness I've seen in traditional japanese houses. I understand that their proportions were based on the size of tatamis, both in plan and in section. Does anybody know where I can see a graphic explanation / example of this? A good online collection of traditional japanese interiors and gardens would be much welcome as well. [more inside]
posted by signal on Feb 29, 2004 - 6 answers

We recently found out we have a boatload of home equity that we wanted to do something with, seems like a waste to have it sitting there. Advice? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by luser on Feb 20, 2004 - 19 answers

Squirrels in our eaves! [more inside] [more inside]
posted by acridrabbit on Jan 3, 2004 - 13 answers

My wife and I (childless) and our single-mother friend (three children) are thinking of pooling our resources and sharing either two homes on a single large property, or a custom single home for two family units, with some shared living areas (using a design compatible with selling the home as a bed & breakfast inn, and turning a very, very nice profit on the deal).

Has anyone ever taken part in an alternative living arrangement? Co-parented with another family? Shared a property investment with a friend and survived to tell the tale? Merged two families? Developed rules and understandings that made it a success in the end? Can friends stay friends when money and living space and "self" space enter the picture? Shared resources?

With your working-knowledge advice and guidelines, perhaps we'll be able to build up the confidence in the idea to take the risk, co-invest and co-parent, and make it possible for the kids to become super-successes as adults, and help each other profit to early retirement. Whatcha got for me? [more inside]
posted by five fresh fish on Jan 2, 2004 - 18 answers