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Should I buy a furnace, or rent one with a maintenance plan?

Dear David: We are planning to move this spring. Our furnace needs to be replaced. Should we buy a new furnace, or rent one for $150/month with maintenance included? How would a rental be viewed by potential buyers? – HOT SEAT Dear Hot Seat: When a consumer buys a home, there are certain things they’ll

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Renting out a room, Can I turn down a full priced offer?

Dear David, I live in a semi. What are the drawbacks of renting out a room? I worry about stealing, snooping, etc. and don’t want pets. What if it doesn’t go well? – ROOMMATE RESERVATIONS DEAR ROOMMATE: Renting out a room in your home does not fall under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) if you

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