Since then, he has advised buyers to let a lawyer hold the money.

Q. I read an article that advised buyers of computer equipment to make sure to buy a V.90 modem.

"Check out the water," he advises new buyers.

Even if the economy stalls," his report advised buyers, "it will be at higher prices.

Planners use that information to advise buyers about what merchandise to purchase and how to allocate goods to stores.

He also advised buyers to get help from a trustworthy dealer.

The Sungs advise buyers looking at old houses to look beyond someone else's improvements.

He advised buyers to investigate not only the property they intend to buy, but also adjoining properties.

Ms. Cohn is advising buyers to seize the moment.

Ms. Felsman, though, did advise prospective buyers to talk to a lawyer and think about an exit strategy.