Google Street View and Trulia crime maps will tell you.

A size about 1200 x 800 pixels will give a pretty small file but still look good when viewed in most web browser windows.

Without a Pre-approval letter, you will not be able to view houses on the MLS.

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Personally, I view a divorce as a giant financial storm, and ya know what.. you probably have some late rents coming your way  (or missed payments) if they have to hire lawyers, not to mention whoever controls the $ will be a jerk to the other.   

I had been looking for a property in DC for a few months, probably searching and quickly running the numbers on over 1,000 condos and SFHs online and personally viewing ~30 houses/ units.

Switch to satellite view, print.

When I asked his views on working together, he seemed pretty open minded, but then he suggested that he had inclination towards being on the title. 

I know you do not want to hear this however; ultimately you are liable at this point at least on the New York point of view.

From the seller/client point of view, I'm going to concur with some of the Professional here - against my own position - and agree that for most clients speaking directly with a buyer or buyer's agent could be a bad idea and should probably be avoided.