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Inspection affects selling price, Capital gains

Dear David, I sold my home at a price I that made me comfortable. There were some issues with the inspection, and now the buyer wants to reduce the purchase price. My agent doesn’t seem sympathetic to the fact that I am feeling some financial strain. Don’t people understand that I have other expenses and

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Deposit not delivered, Clearing snow

Dear David, I thought my house was conditionally sold. The buyers and I signed a deal after some negotiation. The next day, their agent said they were backing out and wouldn’t be delivering the deposit cheque. What gives? –LET DOWN DEAR LET DOWN:  I’m seeing this happen more in the last 2 to 3 years.

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Pro-rated rent, Showings that run late

Dear David, I’m looking to re-locate into the city for a new job. The timing requires that I be there mid-month. I would really like to rent, but it seems like most landlords want their leases to start at the beginning of the month. What should I do? – BAD TIMING DEAR TIMING: You are

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