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Parents co-sign mortgage, Replacing old carpet

Dear David, We are five years from retirement and our house is paid for. Our son just asked us to co-sign a loan so he can buy his first home. Is this a risky move? – PROUD PARENTS DEAR PARENTS: I suspect requests like these from young adults will become increasingly common as housing prices

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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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Rental properties, Tired carpet, Busy Street

Dear David, We found 2 rental properties we like and can’t decide which one to buy. Which factors do you think should sway our decision? – CONTEMPLATING DEAR CONTEMPLATING:  The condition of the rental properties and demographic of the tenants are important to consider right off the bat. Are the tenants cooperative? If so, look

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