If the housing market of just a year ago still seemed to be moving at quantum speed, today it’s more likely to an interminable traffic jam—with no exit ramps or HOV lanes in sight. As higher mortgage rates have made buying a home ever more expensive, the pool of buyers who can afford to purchase…
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The Housing Market Warms Up, but This Twist Could Cause a Freeze
Is the housing market back? A surge in mortgage interest rates last year ground the real estate market to an abrupt halt, as scores of would-be buyers could no longer afford to purchase homes. But last month, as mortgage rates dipped and home prices fell from their peaks, home shoppers dipped their toes back in….
‘Waffle House Challenge’ helps Pinellas realtors raise money for hungry kids
What’s Right with Tampa Bay: Waffle House Challenge Mark Wilson reports st. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A group of Pinellas County realtors is raising money one waffle at a time. At the Waffle House on Treasure Island, the Walseth Real Estate team is enjoying the special of the day – Waffles with a side of philanthropy….
Journal Club 02-10-23 – Passive Income MD
Here’s Journal Club 02-10-23! Every week, I hold a JOURNAL CLUB. After filtering through the articles on the web, I present a few that impacted my life this week. Be safe and stay well! It’s no secret that many doctors have made hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year by taking paid medical surveys….
Heated Bidding Wars Are Still Being Waged on This Type of Home
Homebuyers who are closely watching the correction in the real estate market might believe now is a good time to pounce. After all, homes are sitting on the market for longer, those maddening bidding wars have dried up, and wild offers over the asking price are things of the past, right? Well, not exactly. It…
Journal Club 01-27-23 – Passive Income MD
Here’s Journal Club 01-27-23! Every week, I hold a JOURNAL CLUB. After filtering through the articles on the web, I present a few that impacted my life this week. Be safe and stay well! As doctors, we graduate with enormous amounts of debt that we need to start repaying from day one. Some choose to…
Journal Club 02-03-23 - Passive Income MD
Here’s Journal Club 02-03-23! Every week, I hold a JOURNAL CLUB. After filtering through the articles on the web, I present a few that impacted my life this week. Be safe and stay well! Like many of us, if you’re on the path to achieving financial independence, you may be wondering what’s the best way…
Local realtor trekking at altitude in Ecuador to fund women’s shelter
MANITOULIN—Local real estate agent Leanne Lewis has been chosen for the Ecuador Challenge for Shelter. “I am over the moon excited to finally be able to announce that this middle-aged female bas has been selected for the Ecuador Challenge for Shelter,” stated Leanne Lewis of the Lewis Team-Royal LePage North Heritage Realty Brokerage. “Back in…
Real Estate Losses Against Ordinary Income
The best way to use real estate depreciation is against ordinary income. These are the two ways to do it. PIMD welcomes the White Coat Investor. WCI is a physician-specific personal finance and investing website. The White Coat Investor can help you to become financially literate and disciplined, which will allow you to spend your…
Existing-Home Sales Receded 1.5% in December
WASHINGTON (January 20, 2023) – Existing-home sales retreated for the eleventh consecutive month in December, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of the four major US regions recorded month-over-month drops, while sales in the West were unchanged. All regions experienced year-over-year declines. Total existing-home sales,1 https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes,…