Ask David

Updates before a sale

Dear David,                                                                                                                I’ve lived in my mid-century home for 30 years. I’d like to sell it soon. The roof and furnace are showing their age, is it a good idea to replace them before going to market? – UNSURE DEAR UNSURE: Every successful journey starts with a plan, and the level of foresight you’re showing

Read More »
Ask David

Metal Roof, Bully Offer

Dear David, We are renovating the second floor of our home. We will be removing a mansard roof and replacing it with a regular roof. Should we shingle our new roof with metal shingles? Does a metal roof really increase the house price? Is it worth the investment in a metal roof if we are

Read More »
Ask David

Kitec Plumbing, Freshening Eaves and Facia

Dear David, We heard that some plumbing pipes used in the mid 2000’s had problems. What do we need to look out for? – HIGH AND DRY DEAR H&D: You’re thinking of the notorious Kitec plumbing, which consists of flexible aluminum pipe covered by inner and outer layers of plastic. Kitec was sold between 1995

Read More »
Stack of coins
Ask David

Major Improvements Required, Budgeting for First Home

Dear David: We fell in love with a house that needs a new roof & furnace. We can’t afford these projects right now, but don’t want to miss this opportunity. What can we do? — Heartbroken Dear Heartbroken: A roof and furnace are major improvements, but not necessarily a reason to walk away from a

Read More »