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Will minor renos help sell a dated house?

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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Parents co-sign mortgage, Replacing old carpet

Dear David, We are five years from retirement and our house is paid for. Our son just asked us to co-sign a loan so he can buy his first home. Is this a risky move? – PROUD PARENTS DEAR PARENTS: I suspect requests like these from young adults will become increasingly common as housing prices

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