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Journal Club 06-09-23 – Passive Income MD

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date June 12, 2023

Here’s Journal Club 06-09-23! 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!

In the realm of personal finance and retirement planning, Roth accounts seem to spark the interest of many investors. Given the wide range of investment options available today, it can be overwhelming to choose a strategy that’s a good fit for you. So, to help you make an informed decision, The White Coat Investor explores the different types of accounts, the contribution limits, and more

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Housing supply is plunging in some parts of the US and surging in others as high mortgage rates split the housing market

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date June 9, 2023

us real estate market — Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Housing inventory is falling and surging in different parts of the US as higher rates distort the market.
A Realtor.com report found that home supply fell in 21 of the 50 largest metropolitan cities in May.
But housing activity has kicked up in the South as increased affordability draws both buyers and sellers.

Mortgage rates at 20-year highs have split the US housing market, with supply plunging in some parts of the US, while the number of homes for sale surges in others.

Home inventory fell in 21 out of 50 of the largest metropolitan

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Passive Real Estate Trends 2023: Emerging Insights & Key Developments

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date June 4, 2023

In this dynamic year, we are witnessing rapid transitions and developments within the real estate market, particularly in the realm of passive investments. While it may seem like deals have dried up, it’s crucial to remember that success as an investor is still well within reach, especially when adopting a long-term perspective.

Before we explore the exciting trends and opportunities in the world of passive real estate investing, let’s ensure that we’re all on the same page by understanding the concept itself.

Passive real estate investing involves investing in real estate assets or opportunities without actively managing the properties. It’s

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Rent prices in April were up 25% compared to 2019, the report says

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date May 19, 2023

By Emma Ockerman

But the worst price hikes may be over for tenants, thanks to slowing rent growth

We want to hear from readers who have stories to share about the effects of increasing costs and a changing economy. If you’d like to share your experience, write to [email protected]. Please include your name and the best way to reach you. A reporter may be in touch.

US renters looking for housing in April faced a median asking prices $348 higher than the same period in 2019, with rental costs 25.1% above where they were four years earlier, a new report

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Opulent mega mansion owned by Texas power couple hits the auction block. take a look

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date May 17, 2023

A devastatingly lavish mansion that stretches for almost 20,000 square feet is about ready to hit the auction block for $19.5 million in Houston, Texas.

The custom home is owned by the CEO of Houston energy company eCORP International, John Thrash, and his philanthropist wife, Becca Cason Thrash, a news release said. The three-bedroom, 10-bathroom estate was bought by the couple in 1994.

“The house was originally built by architect Preston Bolton, and when [the Thrashes] purchased the property, they did a full reimagination and tripled its size,” listing agent Jay Monroe told Realtor.com. “It still has a Mexican hacienda-brick

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Frontdoor CEO Bill Cobb Shares Everything You Need to Know About Their New “Tele-Health for the Home” App

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date May 13, 2023

Realtor.com Creative Studio , provided by

May 13, 2023

Realtor.com Creative Studio spoke with Bill Cobb, Frontdoor’s chairman and chief executive officer, about the state of the home services industry and tech impacts in 2023 – and beyond.

You left retirement and joined Frontdoor as the CEO in June 2022. Tell us about your unique background and why you left retirement.

I believe in Frontdoor. I became the chairman in 2018 and the CEO in 2022. I saw an exciting opportunity to lead a company with high potential, a legacy of innovation, and a commitment to digital transformation.

Prior to

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Money is Everything – Passive Income MD

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date May 3, 2023

PIMD welcomes Physician On Fire as our guest post. POF is a personal finance website created to inform and inspire both physicians and our patients with insightful writing from a physician who has attained financial independence and the ability to retire early.

Apathy may not be the best word to describe others’ treatment of money. Ambivalence isn’t quite right, either.

People do seem to care about money and they certainly want more of it, but I don’t see a lot of people making wise and sometimes difficult choices that will help them actually grow their money and achieve financial independence.

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Arkansas Realtors Association assisting tornado victims

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date April 27, 2023

The Arkansas Realtors Association is creating temporary command centers to help with house payments, rent and hotel rooms for those affected by the March tornadoes.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Friday marks four weeks since two EF-3 tornadoes tore through Arkansas, leaving hundreds homeless.

The Arkansas Realtors Association (ARA) is creating temporary command centers to assist with house and rent payments and hotel rooms.

Agents from all corners of the state set up four locations to help Arkansas storm victims with their applications.

“This is just another opportunity for us as a profession to give back to our communities when they’re

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You left retirement and joined Frontdoor as the CEO in June 2022. Tell us about your unique background and why you left retirement.