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Dear Heather, I want to sell my home. I interviewed one agent but they did not suggest a price that I was happy with. I really need to get more than she recommended. I am thinking of interviewing another agent to see if they can come up with a better...

Dear Heather, We put in an offer for a property we love only to discover that it has a boundary problem. We are so disappointed, why were we not told of this before? Buyer Dear Buyer, As an experienced agent, I always ask for a copy of the lot plan ...

Dear Heather, We are first time homebuyers and everything we like seems to be priced higher than we can afford. How can we identify the must haves, from the want to haves? First-time buyers Dear first-time buyers First home options are endless. From...

Dear Heather, I am thinking of putting my home on the market but the days are getting shorter and Christmas is just around the corner ... is this really a good time? If so, how can I make it show at its best? Seller Dear Seller, The autumn real es...

Dear Heather, I am putting my house on the market but I can only afford to paint it. Can you give suggestions on what to paint and how? Seller Dear Seller, There are three very important things to do before you put your house on the market and these...

Dear Heather, My husband is several years older than I am and he keeps falling. I’m so worried about him as our house has lots of steps and rugs and things that could cause him to lose his balance. He, on the other hand, is very reluctant to sell an...

If you believe everything you see on TV, selling and buying homes is always a happy, joyful experience. In real life however it can be extremely stressful in some instances. According to market research, buying a house is up there with other major li...

Dear Heather, I have put in an offer on a house, subject to a structural survey. The survey has come back and there are more things wrong than I thought. Now what happens? Potential Buyer Dear Potential Buyer, It really depends on if the sale and pu...

Dear Heather, A friend of mine had a small fire at her house recently. I was wondering what fire-prevention methods I should be taking in my own home? — Fire Prevention Dear Fire Prevention, Did you know that October is Fire Safety Awareness Month...

Dear Heather, I have just bought a house which needs upgrading. All the floors are concrete and covered with horrible carpet and tile. What do you suggest I replace them with? Just Bought a House Dear Just Bought a House, Congratulations on your pur...