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When Showing Appointments are Missed

Dear David, Our house is currently for sale. It’s generating a lot of interest, but we are frustrated by agents who book showing appointments then show up late or not at all. We’re tired of getting the house ready and heading out into the winter weather for no reason. What do we do? – COLD

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Should I buy a furnace, or rent one with a maintenance plan?

Dear David: We are planning to move this spring. Our furnace needs to be replaced. Should we buy a new furnace, or rent one for $150/month with maintenance included? How would a rental be viewed by potential buyers? – HOT SEAT Dear Hot Seat: When a consumer buys a home, there are certain things they’ll

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Gifting vs. selling: Land transfer tax and capital gains

Dear David: I bought a condo in 2018. The title is in my name. It’s not my principal residence, but my son lives there. I would like to sell the condo to my son for the $300,000 I originally paid for it, since I don’t want to make money off him. Is it better for

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Will minor renos help sell a dated house?

Dear David: My family is about to list my mother’s house. It is 50 years old and in good shape, but very dated – avocado bathroom fixtures, original kitchen etc. It’s a huge house on a large property and could possibly demand a high price, but I can’t imagine getting top dollar when it needs

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