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For Sale By Owner, Indecisiveness, Knob and Tube Wiring

Dear David, Can a Realtor help me purchase a home that is For Sale by Owner? – Eager Buyer Dear Eager, Absolutely! In fact, it is widely believed in our industry that 75-80 percent of “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) sales involve a Realtor on the buying side. Buying a For Sale by Owner requires

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Joint Tenants vs. Tenants in Common, School Boundaries, Bidding Wars

Dear David, What is the difference between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common? – Legal Eagle Dear Eagle, Property can be owned either individually, or jointly. “Joint tenants” and “tenants-in-common” are two types of joint property ownership that differ in their outcomes if one owner passes away. With joint tenancy, the property goes to the

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Public Transportation, Closing Costs, Weeping Beds

Dear David, How do I find out if there is public transportation in my area? – Concerned Commuter Dear Commuter, For a complete overview of public transportation options, check out the Grand River Transit website (www.grt.ca). The site features printable and real-time maps of bus routes and bike/walking trails, along with the new ION bus

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Young Children, De-Cluttering, Newly Listed Homes

Dear David, We’re moving in a few weeks and have 2 young children. Any advice? – Anxious Dad Dear Anxious, My oldest was a toddler the last time we moved. One thing that helped immensely was having someone to entertain her for a few hours at a time. Children tend to want to unpack things

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