By: J.P. White. Publisher: The Permanent Press, 240 pages, $28. Review: Vivid in its descriptions of tragedy and all things nautical, but a little less so with other matters, this first novel by Deephaven poet J.P. White is at its strongest when it sticks to storms and boats.

Any agent who belongs to MLS has access to comparable sales. Examining comparable sales is an absolute essential before listing a home, but many home buyers are unaware that they can ask their own agent to pull the comps before writing an offer. After all, how you can possibly make an intelligent purchase...