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Help with packing, Appraisal vs. CMA

Dear David, I recently sold my two-storey home and purchased a retirement condo. I’m excited about moving in, but concerned about packing. After 20 years in this house, it’s going to be a big job. My children live out-of-province, so asking them for help is unreasonable. Where should I start? – FEELING ALONE DEAR FEELING:

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What is a CMA, Renting, Move Closing Date

Dear David, What is a CMA? – Just Wondering Dear Wondering, Before putting your home on the market, your realtor will perform a Comparative Market Analysis, known in the real estate industry as a CMA. This is basically a “lite” version of a formal, professional appraisal, which examines the prices of similar properties that have

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Viewing Homes, Financing, Realtor Fees, CMA

DEAR DAVID: How many homes should I be viewing before putting in a purchase offer? — NERVOUS BUYER DEAR NERVOUS: There is no magic number; you look until you find the one that feels like home. While some of my clients find the perfect place right away, others take time viewing numerous homes to feel

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