I really like my Linksys, but I have to admit, it can be 'picky' at times, but overall has been very solid with my mixed network of devices. (tivo over broadband FTW.)
Asha - If you think houses are expensive now, you should have seen what they were 3-5 years ago.. We've lost almost $40,000 in value over the last 3 years in our house. And most of the depreciation has been in the last year or so. Look for foreclosed homes that you can put a little elbow grease into. You'll save a ton of money, and build equity quickly. There's a home across the street from us that sold for $212,000 4 years ago, and is now in foreclosure, and the bank is selling it for $74,900.

And it doesn't really need much other than new windows.
-Sorry about the hijack... Asha, start a new thread next time!