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Reduce carbon footprint, let your Realtor negotiate

Dear David, Can you recommend ways that can effectively reduce the carbon footprint in homes without breaking the bank or reducing home equity? – GREEN PENSIONER DEAR GREEN: Great question! There are many affordable ways to make a difference. Inefficient heating wastes a ton of energy and is a concern that’s flagged consistently on home

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Multiple Lawyers? Are pre-move renovations worth it?

Dear David, We retired last year. We want to re-locate across the province to be closer to our grandkids. When the time comes, is it possible to use one lawyer for the sale of our current house and the purchase of our new one? – MILES APART DEAR MILES: Congratulations on moving closer to your

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Countertop investment, Power of Attorney

Dear David, We’ve recently repainted our kitchen cabinets and would like to update the countertops. Quartz looks nice, but is it really worth the investment? – UNSURE ABOUT STONE DEAR UNSURE: Do the cabinets look good with a new coat of paint? If so, then go ahead with quartz counters. Quartz is a long-wearing choice

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Avoiding scams, need partner’s permission to sell?

Dear David, This isn’t directly related to real estate, but you talk a lot about senior’s issues and I wonder if you can help. My parents still live in our family home. I worry about them falling victim to scams. What advice can I pass along? – EYES WIDE OPEN DEAR EYES: If your parents

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