For some reason my middle brother thinks before we can sell this house we
need to buy a new refrigerator. He and I were roommates in the 1980's and
we *rented* a house. It didn't come with a refrigerator. I bought one.

I don't think it's necessary to provide a refrigerator when you're selling a
house. Just an FYI, this is pretty much a place where retirees move. It's
not like some 20-somethings (who have absolutely nothing to their name) are
going to buy the house. People who move here are pretty well set and they
probably have their own appliances. It's not outside the realm of
possiblity to throw in the washer and dryer and even the fridge when we sell
the house. But I don't think we should have to provide one. What are your
thoughts?

Jill