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Selling with UFFI, Busy street

Dear David, We bought our home 25 years ago and were aware that it had UFFI. Do you think this will affect our ability to sell? – WORRIED DEAR WORRIED: Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation (UFFI) is a type of expanding insulation that was popularized in the 1970’s energy crisis, then banned in the 80’s due

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Putting child on title, Replacing basement windows

Dear David, Should I put my son on title to make it easier when I’m gone? – CONTEMPLATING DEAR CONTEMPLATING: The quick answer is no. If you put your son on title and the property is not his principal residence, he’ll be responsible for paying capital gains on any increase in the value of that

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Help with packing, Appraisal vs. CMA

Dear David, I recently sold my two-storey home and purchased a retirement condo. I’m excited about moving in, but concerned about packing. After 20 years in this house, it’s going to be a big job. My children live out-of-province, so asking them for help is unreasonable. Where should I start? – FEELING ALONE DEAR FEELING:

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Renting out a room, Can I turn down a full priced offer?

Dear David, I live in a semi. What are the drawbacks of renting out a room? I worry about stealing, snooping, etc. and don’t want pets. What if it doesn’t go well? – ROOMMATE RESERVATIONS DEAR ROOMMATE: Renting out a room in your home does not fall under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) if you

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Repeat open houses, Aging in place

Dear David, Why won’t my agent do another open house this weekend? – OPEN DOOR POLICY DEAR OPEN DOOR: By the sound of it, your home may have been on the market for a while. As a seller, this must be very frustrating. Many variables can affect the sale of a home, yet regardless of

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