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Retiring with parents, Fixing furnace before closing

Dear David, We’re building a retirement bungalow in our hometown. It’s 1600 square feet with a finished basement, so we’ll have lots of room. I want my 79-year-old dad to move in with us, but he lives completely independently and seems reluctant. – DOTING DAUGHTER DEAR DAUGHTER: The opportunity to build a “made to measure”

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Should I buy from the listing agent? Condo Reserve Funds

Dear David, We’ve been visiting a lot of open houses lately. I’ve heard we can get a better deal if we buy directly from the listing agent. – EAR TO THE GROUND DEAR EAR: Sometimes buyers misunderstand the nature of the Realtor-client relationship and think they can get a better price on a home by

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Missed payments, Executor duties

Dear David, We would really like to move up to a larger home. Five years ago, I was sick for a while and we missed a few payments. Do you think we could still be approved for financing? – BRIGHTER DAYS AHEAD DEAR BRIGHTER DAYS: Yes, it is possible for you to be approved and

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