Diane Tuman's Q&A

Ward's got it right and Pasadenan is making a funny. For more information what a short sale is, check out this page, What is a Short Sale?Here's another helpful short sale blog post on  Mortgages Unzipped:

Legendary West Village House. Situated in one of NYC's most desirable neighborhoods, surrounded by stately and historic homes alike, is one of the most unique and storied properties in all of Manhattan. The 3 story plus basement 1873 Dutch style house, at 9 1/2 feet wide is the narrowest house in New York City. Throughout time, the home has had its share of notable residents. Actors Cary Grant and John Barrymore, the anthropologist, Margaret Mead, The cartoonist, William Steig and the Pulitzer prize winning poet, Edna St. Vincent Millay.Listed by Corcoran: http://www.corcoran.com/property/listing.aspx?Region=NYC&ListingID=1863927

As with any painting project, the preparation is 80 percent of the work -- then painting is only 20 percent.

Listed for sale by Nancy Taylor-Bubes of Washington Fine Properties:http://www.wfp.com/about/agentProf.asp?id=142

Here is the Hilton & Hyland listingHere is an LA Times story about Cher's listing.

Here's the situation: If I'm buying a house and hire an inspector to inspect it, are the homeowners entitled to be in the house during this several-hour-long process?

Fydell: Thanks for the quick reply. How expensive is it? Do you know?

The home was converted to gas, but there is an old oil tank in the basement -- presumably not filled with oil. Is there any danger in it? Should it be removed prior to purchase?

We did a blog post recently about the Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency.

Here's an interesting Baltimore Crime Map, which doesn't indicate whether Reservoir Hill is turning over, but as Jessica says below, you need to visit the area and see for yourself. Talking to the neighbors "might" help, although they might not tell the "whole story," if you know what I mean.