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Adding a buyer, Preparing for showings

Dear David, We recently sold our home. The buyers have asked to add another buyer to the agreement before it closes. Should we be worried? – CONCERNED DEAR CONCERNED: I see this happening more and more in our current fiscal environment, for a number of different reasons. It’s possible that one of the buyers was

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MLS curb appeal, Showing a rental with tenants

Dear David, I’ve been looking at property listings online and am wondering why some people use a picture of their kitchen or living room as the MLS photo? They’re not selling furniture, so what’s the point? – IN THE DARK DEAR DARK: Good question, I often wonder the same thing. It has become somewhat trendy

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Heritage home, First time buyers

Dear David, It’s my understanding that if you own a heritage home, you can’t change the outside but can do anything you want to the interior. Is that correct? – HISTORY BUFF DEAR HISTORY: Well, yes and no. There are different designations under the Ontario Heritage Act and individual homes may have unique considerations. Cities

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Pro-rated rent, Showings that run late

Dear David, I’m looking to re-locate into the city for a new job. The timing requires that I be there mid-month. I would really like to rent, but it seems like most landlords want their leases to start at the beginning of the month. What should I do? – BAD TIMING DEAR TIMING: You are

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Executor duty of care, Showings when owner is away

Dear David, I am the executor of an estate. A friend of mine has said they are interested in buying the property. This sounds like a pretty straightforward way to sell the house. – QUICK & EASY SALE DEAR QUICK & EASY: Hold on, there’s no reason to rush. As the executor of an estate,

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