Archives for February 2012

My dream house got away. What to do?

Dear Agent Alice,
I found the perfect house — my one, true soul house. But it went under contract before I could act, and now it’s gone.
My miserable life on Planet Earth is over. How can I get out of bed tomorrow?
–Devastated read more…

I’m relocating to the area. How can you help me?

Dear Agent Alice,
I’m relocating to the Washington, DC area but have never lived there. How can you help me?
–Newcomer read more…

How much can I afford to pay?

Dear Agent Alice,
How much can I really afford to pay? Should I have a number or a range?
–Careful read more…

How do I choose a Buyer’s Agent?

Dear Agent Alice,
How do I choose a Buyer’s Agent?
–Buyer read more…

Which condos accept pets?

Dear Agent Alice,
I have a pet. How hard will it be for me to buy a condo?
–Animal Lover read more…

Should I start with my absolute minimum requirements?

“I’ve never lived in a building
without my name on it.”

–Ivanka Trump


Dear Agent Alice,
I’m starting to shop for a house. Should I decide up front on my list of absolute minimum requirements?
–Planner Type read more…

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