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Thanks again, ladies. I do understand how fast the market moves and am only looking at places right now to get an idea of what's available - unfortunately we can't afford to pay rent on our place in HK and an apartment in New York (at the same time), so we won't be putting in offers until I'm actually on the ground in a few months. You're giving me lots to think about, which is exactly what I wanted DD#2 will arrive any day now, so I'm anticipating lots of iPhone apartment searching during long nursing sessions!

@Shortcake: Thanks for the additional neighborhood suggestions - I think DH spotted something he liked in Boerum Hill but it wasn't a neighborhood we were familiar with - good to hear it's one we should be considering!

@Mrs. Bee: Thanks for the suggestions on agencies - we'll definitely plan to use a broker (and hopefully the fees are going to be covered by DH's employer - we're not that far into negotiations yet)

@Hilsy85: Yes, I think that unfortunately the top of our budget is the bottom of the market for 3's in Manhattan - meaning if we get into a bidding war we'll probably be shut down by a higher offer.

I'd been leaning towards Manhattan because it's "what I know", albeit from pretty much a previous lifetime...you've all got me pretty much swayed strongly towards Brooklyn now though, which will make DH very happy as it's his top pick. He'll be less thrilled that I'm probably going to go buy another monster of a stroller to add to our collection, but oh well!