David Schooley, Broker
RE/MAX Twin City Realty Inc. Brokerage
Call/text +1 (519) 577-1212 | david@goinghome.ca
Dear David, We just signed a 3-year lease for our business and my wife and I have decided to split up, what do we do now? – HEARTBROKEN DEAR HEARTBROKEN: I’m very sorry to hear about your circumstances. Yet despite what has happened personally, a lease is a contract like any other and you are
Dear David, Is aluminum wiring safe? — WIRED DEAR WIRED: Aluminum wiring is not uncommon in homes built in the mid-1960s to late 70s, as it was an affordable alternative to copper at the time. Though there has been some debate about it, aluminum wiring is safe to use and is still allowed by the Ontario
Dear David, Will I lose my deposit if the house I purchased burns down before I take possession? – WORRYING DEAR WORRYING: Typically, a few months lapse between when a buyer signs the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and when the sale actually closes. If the home suffers damage in that time, it’s up to
Dear David, We have a 5-unit commercial building and are thinking of selling in the next 6 months. We currently have a vacancy. Should we reduce the rent by $500/month to get it filled right away, or hold out for the same rent we’re getting from the other units? – CONTEMPLATING DEAR CONTEMPLATING: It’s tempting
Dear David, We are saving for the downpayment on our first home. We have 5% saved so far. Should we put off buying until we have a 10% down, to reduce our CMHC fees? – EVERY PENNY COUNTS DEAR EVERY PENNY: Once you have your 5% downpayment saved, I advise you to get into the market