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Should I remove UFFI before selling?

Dear David: I have a home that was built 60 years ago. The garage walls are insulated with UFFI, and the garage is attached to the house. I’m thinking of selling in 5 to 10 years. Should I remove the UFFI in preparation? – THINKING AHEAD DEAR THINKING: I suspect your home may have UFFI

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I’m uncomfortable with the idea of using a lockbox

Dear David: We’ve lived in our home for 30 years and are putting it up for sale. My agent wants to put a lockbox on the front door. This makes me nervous. What are my options? – INSECURE DEAR INSECURE: Of all the homes listed for sale in our region, the vast majority are represented

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Should Realtors keep selling prices private?

DEAR DAVID: A real estate agent sent a mailout to everyone in our condo building. It showed a listing that recently sold, with the unit number, square footage, and how much the owner received. This seems highly unethical and I’m not sure how he got our names. I’ve contacted the director of the real estate

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What should I look for in a Realtor?

Dear David: This entire city seems to be filled with real estate advertising. I need an agent to sell my house, but I’m not sure how to narrow my choices. What should I be looking for? –  UNCERTAIN DEAR UNCERTAIN: With over 2,500 local Realtors and close to 100,000 agents registered across Ontario, the options

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