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Should retirees sell a house over dangerous stairs? Personal finance guidance

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MarketWatch addresses a reader question about whether to sell a home due to dangerous stairs versus spending thousands on renovations.

The outlet notes that commonly published guidance says not to sell when the homeowner has a low-interest-rate mortgage.

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MarketWatch‘I have $400,000 in equity’: I’m 80. Should I sell my house because of dangerous stairs , or spend thousands renovating?
MarketWatch‘I have $400,000 in equity’: I’m 80. Should I sell my house because of dangerous stairs , or spend thousands renovating?

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