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Conditional Offers make a Comeback

Dear David, Two of my friends bought homes this spring. They had to purchase without conditions and found it to be nerve-wracking. I’ve heard that the real estate market is different now, and that conditional offers are being accepted. Is this true? – PLAYING IT SAFE DEAR PLAYING: Over the course of the last five

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Nervous about home inspection, Parents reluctant to move

Dear David, We are getting ready to sell our home and expect that the buyers might want a home inspection. What will they be looking for? – NERVOUS DEAR NERVOUS: To ease your mind, I would suggest you hire a home inspector to do a pre-sale inspection of your home. By identifying possible concerns right

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Fireplace, Family Home, Showings

Dear David, We are getting ready to sell our home. Do we need to do anything with the wood burning fireplace if we never use it? – Smokey the Bear DEAR SMOKEY: When selling a home with a wood burning fireplace or a wood stove, it’s a good idea to get a WETT (Wood Energy

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Condo Home Inspection, First-time Home Buyers, Ceiling Damage

Dear David, Do I need a home inspection when buying a condo? – Unsure Dear Unsure, I always recommend a home inspection to my buyers, as a matter or good practise. That said, it really depends on how much of the property is under the responsibility of the condo corporation. In a high-rise apartment style

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