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Lot Lines and Bedrooms

Dear David, I read your recent column about property lines and have a similar problem. My neighbour and I both have detailed surveys, but can’t find the posts that mark our shared lot line. There is no fence or definition between the properties as my neighbour prefers to let the vegetation grow wild. I have

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Can I replace half a roof?

Dear David, We plan to sell our house and downsize in the next few years. The back (south-facing) side of our roof is in need of replacement, but the roofer says we can likely get four or five more years out of the front. Should we replace the back half of the roof now and

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Trees that cross property lines

Dear David, My house is about 30 years old, and I’ve lived there for 25 years. Several years ago, my neighbour planted a cedar hedge to separate our yards. The roots and branches now extend about 12 inches over my side of the property line, and when the trees get heavy with snow, they lean

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Bully offers in a bad market?

Dear David, It seems like every day brings more bad news about interest rates and real estate in general. As someone who is trying to buy a house, this leaves me with two questions: (i) why am I facing multiple offers if the market is so bad, and (ii) if my agent knows I’m competing,

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