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Mold, Sold Listing, Commercial Building

Dear David, Our Inspector found some patches of black in the attic. What now? – CONCERNED DEAR CONCERNED: This type of thing is not uncommon. It tends to go undetected in attics, as people don’t spend much time there, but quite often comes up on home inspections. To establish if a suspicious microbial growth is

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House Closing, Business Renting, Townhouse

Dear David, Our friends just heard that the buyer of their home may not be able to close next week. Our home sale is closing in 60 days and we’re worried that the same thing might happen to us. –Losing Sleep DEAR SLEEP: First of all, I urge you not to let worry get the

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Fireplace, Family Home, Showings

Dear David, We are getting ready to sell our home. Do we need to do anything with the wood burning fireplace if we never use it? – Smokey the Bear DEAR SMOKEY: When selling a home with a wood burning fireplace or a wood stove, it’s a good idea to get a WETT (Wood Energy

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Making an offer, House Key, Schools

Dear David, We are first time buyers and quite nervous about the process. If we make an offer and can’t get our financing, can we get our deposit back? – Cash Conscious DEAR CASH: The short answer is “yes”. A properly drafted offer includes the provision that if any condition is not met, the deposit

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