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6 Summer Reads for 2023 on Money, Mindset, and Meaningful Relationships

Are you ready to embark on a journey of personal growth with a summer reading list? In this post I will review my top 6 book picks for Summer 2023 that promise to revolutionize your perspectives on money, mindset, and meaningful relationships. As a physician-turned-real-estate-investor, I’ve learned that a well-chosen book can be a game-changer, the deep insights and wisdom that books offer are unparalleled.

You might wonder why you should even bother picking up a book when information is readily available at our fingertips. In our fast-paced, short-attention-span society, why opt for something as traditional as books? It’s quite

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If you are shopping for an affordable beach home, there’s a place in Florida you might like

Affordable beach homes.

Is it possible to include those words in the same sentence? According to the experts at realtor.com, yes, it is possible. In May, realtor.com announced it released its “America’s 10 Most Affordable Beach Towns for Homebuyers in 2023” list and one location in Florida made the cut.

Navarre is a beach community found just east of Pensacola at the far northwestern tip of the state. It features “12 miles of pristine white shoreline. Nestled between the Gulf Islands National Seashore and Navarre Beach Marine Park, this beach community offers solitude and simplicity,” according to visitflorida.com.

Gulfport, Mississippi

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The housing market faces a ‘chicken and egg’ problem that could mean home prices start to fall

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  • The US housing market faces a chicken and egg problem, according to Realtor.com.

  • High mortgage rates are deterring buyers and sellers who don’t want to swap out the low rates they previously locked.

  • New home listings dropped 22.7% in May as many sellers and buyers stayed put, but home prices could start falling.

Realtor.com pointed out the “chicken and egg” problem plaguing the housing market right now: High mortgage rates are keeping both home buyers and sellers sidelined, with the former reluctant to spend and the latter unwilling to part ways from the lower rates

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Mortgage rates are shooting up again, raising home ownership costs

Mortgage rates are climbing again, raising the cost of a home loan to its highest level in seven months.

The average rate on a typical 30-year mortgage is now 6.91%, up from 6.69% a week ago, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said Wednesday. The average rate on a 15-year home loan increased to 6.41% from 6.15% a week ago.

Buying a home is cheaper than renting in only 4 US cities. Here’s where they are.

Mortgage costs are rising in large part because the Federal Reserve’s year-long campaign to tame prices by lifting its benchmark rate has yet to bring

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Journal Club 05-12-23 – Passive Income MD

Here’s Journal Club 05-12-23! 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!


  • Many of us wish to become homeowners someday. And as you probably already know, buying a home is an enormous undertaking in addition to repaying those crushing amounts of student loans. So, if you’ve been thinking about home ownership but wondering how you’ll make this work? The White Coat Investor has helpful tips for you in the article – Building Wealth While Living in an
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Free and cheap things to do in the Myrtle Beach area, from Broadway to The Hulk

With prices on everything from groceries to travel going up, people are looking for ways to stretch their dollar.

And right in South Carolina, according to a survey by Realtor.com, we have one of America’s most affordable travel destinations: Myrtle Beach.

Here’s how to get more bang for your buck in the Myrtle Beach area:

Free Parks and Hiking Trails

Vereen Memorial Gardens: Open from dawn to dusk, this free park in Little River is a scenic escape where you can enjoy hiking and boardwalk trails through salt marshes.

2250 SC-179, Little River, SC 29566

The Hulk: Bike enthusiasts will

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Q&A with realtors Andrea Vaccarelli and John Martinich of Level Up Homes | News

Andrea Vaccarelli and John Martinich are the co-owners of Level Up Homes and they serve clients in the Washington, DC metro area. The Times-Mirror sat down with Andrea and John to learn more about their business and the current real estate market in Loudoun County.

Tell us a little bit about yourself — how long have you lived in Loudoun County? And can you tell us about your family?

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Journal Club 04-21-23 – Passive Income MD

Here’s Journal Club 04-21-23! 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!


  • Target date funds are often viewed as an attractive option by many investors mainly for their simplicity and ease of investing. Are you looking to add these to your retirement portfolio? The Physician on FIRE shares key pointers for you to consider before investing in them in the article – 7 Reasons I Don’t Use Target Date Funds. Check it out.
  • As busy professionals, it’s