Average buyers often locked out of preconstruction sales
Longer stays may come with discounted prices
Niece worries about who will inherit aunt's property
Salvaging, replacing bricks require most attention
Which state's law applies to mortgage deficiency judgment?
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
