Author provides purchase-offer strategies
Applying water to ceiling before scraping may improve safety
Homeowners concerned about home-sale profits
Double-digit price gains recorded in 3 metro areas
Broker says new policy change restricts consumer choice
FTC alleges cos. failed to safeguard customer names, social security numbers
Lenders threaten to pull out of Massachusetts
Buyer aims for 2005 construction start date
Adds more than 830,000 square feet to holdings
Fewer prospective buyers visit model homes in November
California facility comprises more than 600,000 square feet
Third-quarter sales improve from last year
Technology customizes site to market particular agents
About 46% of respondents already own or plan to buy second home
Warns of possible $9 billion loss
