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Should I update my mom’s dated house before selling?

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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How to pay your contractor, Finding your “forever home”

Dear David, We have some renovation work to do around the house and plan to bring in a contractor. Do you think we should pay them by the hour, or by the job? – READY TO RENOVATE DEAR READY: There is no right or wrong answer here — your decision will likely depend on the

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