On Tue 25 Nov 2008 10:11:13a, James Silverton told us...

> 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!)
>
>

In some cities/states, it’s required to have a stove. I don’t know if
there’s any such requirement anywhere for refrigerators.

--
Wayne Boatwright
(correct the spelling of "geemail" to reply)
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