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July 28, 2017
Dear David, I sold my house firm, with no conditions. When the buyers came for their agreed-upon one hour walk-through, they brought an inspector with them […]
November 2, 2018
Dear David, I need to replace my water heater. Do you think I should buy or rent? – IN HOT WATER DEAR HOT WATER: Our region […]
November 24, 2018
Ask David...David Schooley, real estate Broker at Remax Twin City, answers questions about flexible closing dates and moving from overseas.
March 1, 2019
Dear David, Our home will be mortgage free in April and we seriously need to downsize. We have our eye on a retirement village where the […]
March 8, 2019
Dear David, We see quite a few homes going for auction. What are the advantages or disadvantages of going this route versus using a Realtor? – […]
March 30, 2019
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. […]
April 27, 2019
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 […]
June 1, 2019
Dear David, We found a great house on the weekend and want to buy it, but they’re asking for a $20,000 deposit. How does that work? […]
June 29, 2019
Dear David, I’m a very social person and often host gatherings for friends. I’ve been trying to sell my house for a while and am tired […]
August 16, 2019
Dear David, We are first-time buyers who dream of owning a home, but the market is really competitive. When we submit an offer, should we include […]
August 16, 2019
Dear David, We are first-time buyers who dream of owning a home, but the market is really competitive. When we submit an offer, should we include […]
September 13, 2019
Dear David, We’ve had our eye on a particular listing for weeks. We made three good offers, all of which were rejected. Now the home has […]
February 21, 2020
Dear David, We’re ready to start looking for our first home. We want to purchase in next 3 to 6 months. We have a 5 percent […]
May 7, 2020
If you’re not currently active in the real estate market and keeping up with prices on a day-to-day basis, it’s understandable that the cost of the house may seem inflated compared to what you paid for your own.
June 5, 2020
Inspection reports have inherent limitations. Inspectors can’t see through walls and must rely on exterior clues to reach their conclusions.
June 13, 2020
Social media strips away the level of protection that a Realtor offers. It's a tool -- not a negotiating strategy.
January 22, 2021
In reviewing thousands of offers, I often see agents who could protect their clients to a higher degree with just a few extra words.
January 29, 2021
You may not be able to afford a ready-made version of the house you want right now, but adding the components over time can get you there eventually.
