George wrote on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:03:36 -0500:

> jmcquown wrote:
>> Lynn from Fargo wrote:
>>> On Nov 25, 10:04 am, "jmcquown" > wrote:
>>>
>>>> There's nothing wrong with it! That's sort of my point
>>>> We can sell the house with the existing refrigerator. I
>>>> don't see the need to buy a brand new one. People like to
>>>> decorate in their own way. I say get rid of the ridiculous 1985
>>>> wallpaper and slap on some paint. There's no point
>>>> doing a major redecoration job and no point in buying a new
>>>> refrigerator. Unless he just wants to pay for it out of his
>>>> own pocket
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>> ==============================================
>>>
>>> A lot, too, depends on the market value of the house. If it
>>> is what they call around here a "starter house" and likely
>>> to be bought by a first time home owner, You really need to leave
>>> SOME kind of refrigerator. Very few couples or
>>> families who have been renting can afford to drop nearly
>>> $1000 for a new refrigerator. You're right, Ditch the old
>>> wall paper and paint (off white) I'd replace carpet before I
>>> replaced appliances! Lynn in Fargo
>>
>> This is definitely not a "starter house". Everyone who lives
>> here is retired. (I think I'm probably the youngest person
>> living here and I'm 48). It's a golfing community. The house
>> is on an island of the coast of SC.
>>
>> Jill

I suppose customs differ in different parts of the country but I have
absolutely never heard of someone trying to sell a house without a
working refrigerator (or stove, incidentally!)


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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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