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Buyer wants to extend closing, Choosing appliances for a new build

Dear David, I sold my triplex a few months ago; it’s supposed to close shortly. The same agent represented both sides. The agreement stated that the property had to be vacant (which created extra costs for me). Now the buyer wants to extend closing for a month while I lose rental income on the empty

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Leak in a finished basement, How interest rate changes affect value

Dear David, With the spring thaw, we are nervous about a foundation leak. Our basement is finished, how can we tell if we have an issue? – WATERMARK DEAR WATERMARK: If you see evidence of a leak, a finished basement can make it harder to identify the source, but there will be clues. Don’t tear

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