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My buyers want an appraisal before closing

Dear David: When we sold our house, we received eight offers. We picked one that was firm with no conditions. Weeks later, the buyers are asking for an appraisal. Can they do that if there was no financing condition in their offer?  – PANICKED DEAR PANICKED: Don’t be alarmed, this happens all the time. Many

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Who fixes our broken duct, How much can I raise rent this year?

Dear David: Our condominium board hired a duct cleaning service to clean the dryer vents in our complex. We think the cleaners damaged our duct connection. In our opinion, the condo corporation should pay for the damage, since they hired the company. The condo corporation says we’re responsible for maintaining our own unit. Who is

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Should we buy a fixer-upper?

You may not be able to afford a ready-made version of the house you want right now, but adding the components over time can get you there eventually.

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