Quotes of the Day

If the number of first-time homebuyers is trending significantly downward, while at the same time the number of repeat buyers is on the rise, this is a clear sign of the speculation at play in the market. The level of first-time homebuyers tends to peak during the middle of the boom phase and then decline until the middle to end of the slump phase. [2011] - Don R. Campbell

A good negotiator rarely makes an important decision on the spot. A little time and distance help separate the people from the problem. [1991] - Roger Fisher

There are four ways to profit from real estate. The first is mortgage pay-down. You can rely on your real estate investments to reliably pay down your mortgage. As the mortgage is paid down, your equity goes up. Second is cash flow. Once all of your property expenses have been paid, the money remaining is your cash flow. Third is appreciation. We have incredibly strong historical proof showing that the real estate market rises gently over time. Fourth is forced appreciation. Properties that are renovated to a certain modern standard earn more income. This could be cosmetic and, therefore, lead to higher-quality tenants desiring the property, or it could be structural and, therefore, change the use of the property (from one suite to two, for example). [2017] - Calum Ross

The results of the large Spanish study known as PREDIMED were so dramatic. The group receiving the olive oil had about a one-third lower incidence (31%) of stroke, heart attack, and death than the low-fat group, and the mixed-nuts group showed a similar reduced risk (28%). By the numbers, the nuts-or-olive-oil "Mediterranean" diet appeared to be as powerful as statins, in terms of number needed to treat (NNT), for primary prevention of heart disease-meaning a population that had not yet experienced an "event" or a clinical diagnosis. [2023] - Peter Attia

I believe almost all dental materials, be they silver or white, are dangers to our health, since there is mercury in amalgam (silver) fillings and the plastic compound BPA in white plastic fillings and in sealants. Ceramic material is unyielding, and the constant biting contact against a hard crown can cause fractures of opposing natural teeth. [2018] - Ellie Phillips