By Prashant Gopal

What you need to know

Today, more than ever, everyone has questions about the real estate market. When will housing come back? How can I stay in my home? What is the government doing? Will I ever be able to sell my house? Despite some positive signs, many people remain scared and uncertain about what is really going on. To help answer some of the biggest questions, BusinessWeek reached out to readers, experts and our own editors. If you think we have left anything out or need a more in-depth answer, please e-mail at Prashant_Gopal@businessweek.com and I will respond in our Hot Property blog.