Canadian moving to New York in September. Apartment-hunting in August. No credit history. Going to be a graduate student, so no fat salary either. But I can get a guarantor with ample funds, and I can pay several months in advance, if it's necessary. What documents should I bring with me to New York? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 4 answers

Gaithersburg, MD: Are there any areas within an hour drive where a house with a back yard might cost under $150K (or might be reasonable to rent)? [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2008 - 16 answers

Boston Filter: Moving from Texas. Help me navigate the (seemingly) bizarre apartment market [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 14 answers

Please help me make a proposal to my family about the fate of my parents’ home that is equitable and reasonable and doesn’t make me seem like a greedy jerkface. [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2007 - 24 answers

What do I need to know before I decide to buy a condo (in DC)? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2006 - 2 answers

I have a couple of questions about buyer's agents. My wife and I are interested in selling our current home and buying a new one. We don't have an agent yet, but we swore, after buying our current home and realizing that "our" agent didn't really represent us, that we would never again buy a home without a buyer's agent on our side. [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2006 - 13 answers

Question about when is the best time to put a house on the market... [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2006 - 16 answers

Experienced homeowners, help out a first-time buyer. What wisdom can you impart about the home buying process? What do you wish you had done differently when buying your first home?
posted on Jul 29, 2005 - 36 answers