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Realtor.com Reports Weekly Active Inventory Up 29% Year-over-year; New Listings Down 10%

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date July 16, 2024

by Calculated Risk on 9/30/2022 09:48:00 AM

Realtor.com has monthly and weekly data on the existing home market. Here is their weekly report released yesterday from Chief Economist Danielle Hale and Jiayi Xu: Weekly Housing Trends View — Data Week Ending Sep 24, 2022. Note: They have data on list prices, new listings and more, but this focus is on inventory.

• Active inventory continued to grow, and improved 29% above one year ago. Financial conditions are changing the balance of sellers and buyers in the housing market with more homes for-sale compared to one year ago. Still, the

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HOW TO THRIVE IN A RECESSION

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date July 6, 2023

As we find ourselves on the brink of an economic downturn, it’s normal to be experiencing a little anxiety. The headlines are dominated by news of job losses, syndication deals not meeting projections, and businesses closing up shops, all painting a pretty grim picture of the financial landscape.

The fear many have in times of economic uncertainty often stems from not knowing the future. However, history has shown that those with the right mindset and strategy can succeed during these downturns. Some even look forward to such challenging times with excitement and optimism.

I believe that as a community, we

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4 Ways to Leverage the Power of Opportunity Cost for Better Time Management

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date July 2, 2023

In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and lose sight of what’s most important without having a balanced life. In business and life, we’re constantly bombarded with choices about how to best use our time, energy, and resources. In this article are 4 ways to leverage the power of opportunity cost for better time management.

As you consider how to find a balance, there’s a significant mindset shift that is often overlooked but needs to be considered… and it’s called opportunity cost.

Opportunity cost is the idea that every choice we make

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Home Prices Expected to See a Slight Decline

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date June 23, 2023

Published: Jun. 22, 2023 at 6:00 AM EDT|Updated: 18 hours ago

Mortgage rates could drop to 6% by year-end, but the total count of home sales is likely to be the lowest since 2012

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mortgage rate lock-in will continue to be a major challenge for the housing market in the remainder of 2023, according to the Realtor.com^® 2023 Forecast Update. While prices have eased slightly, higher mortgage rates are hurting affordability, and many of those who already own a home are not incentivized to list.

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KISS bassist Gene Simmons owned this CA mega mansion for sale

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date May 23, 2023

A massive estate that was the longtime home of a rock music legend has landed on the real estate market in Beverly Hills, California, for a pretty penny.

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The 16,390-square-foot residence — which is listed for $48 million — was the longtime home of iconic KISS bassist Gene Simmons, numerous media outlets, including Mansion Global, reported. Simmons originally sold it in 2021 for $16 million, and the price jump over the two-year period is due to a full renovation of the seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom estate.

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“Showcasing unparalleled design, this masterpiece is accented with the finest materials — main level

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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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Why Mineral Rights are a Great Investment for Generating Passive Income

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date May 1, 2023

Just as we use our medical skills repeatedly in our area of expertise, over time we find we work with more confidence, ease and even perfection. By the same rationale, Eckard Enterprises knows that after years of pursuing energy assets, they have developed a unique approach to mineral rights investing that has raised them up as an industry leader.

I’m not an expert in mineral rights, but the author of this post is, Troy Eckard, CEO/Manager of Eckard Enterprises, LLC. He does a fantastic job laying out what energy investing is all about.

The value of strategic planning and

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Journal Club 04-14-23 – Passive Income MD

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date April 25, 2023

Here’s Journal Club 04-14-23! 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!

More often than not, the problem with owing to a significant amount in taxes could be your under-optimized way of living. You may try different techniques to lower your tax bill but not all strategies are created equal. To help you make a wise decision, The White Coat Investor shares what NOT to do to reduce your taxes in the article – The 15 Worst

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