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Elderly seller doesn’t feel protected

Dear David, I recently needed to downsize and sell my home. I am elderly and live alone. I feel that my real estate agent did not represent my best interests and worked supportively of the buyers. He subjected me to bullying and intimidation, even yelling at me. I feel like he was determined to make

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Beware of “We Buy Homes for Cash” letters

Dear David, I got a letter in the mail from someone offering to buy my house for cash. It sounds like a convenient way to sell, should I consider it? – EASY WAY OUT DEAR EASY: This sounds like a note from a wholesale or off-market investor, the same kind who posts “We Buy Homes

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Deposit details, Leaving the family home

Dear David, We found a great house on the weekend and want to buy it, but they’re asking for a $20,000 deposit. How does that work? – FIRST TIMERS DEAR FIRST TIMERS: When buying a house, you’ll need to submit a deposit along with your offer. The amount of the deposit will be set arbitrarily

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