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
March 18, 2020
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Land lease vs. Life lease, Offer two deposits?
Dear David, What’s the difference between a “land lease” and a “life lease”? – LEASED OF MY WORRIES DEAR LEASED: In a typical freehold home
March 13, 2020
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Stuck beside a run down semi, Secondary suites
Dear David, We own a semi in a modest neighbourhood. My husband wants to jazz it up with a concrete drive, new kitchen, new bathroom
March 6, 2020
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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
February 28, 2020
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Impact of hydro tower, new build condo on fixed income
Dear David, We visited an open house last weekend and really liked the home, but there’s a hydro tower directly behind it. The tower doesn’t
February 7, 2020
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Help with packing, Appraisal vs. CMA
Dear David, I recently sold my two-storey home and purchased a retirement condo. I’m excited about moving in, but concerned about packing. After 20 years
November 15, 2019
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