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

If there's one area of the house that the experts agree about when it comes to improving the value of your home, it is the kitchen. If your home is more than seven years old, chances are that your kitchen is at least partially obsolete. Take a look at the likely sales price of your home and try to spend no more than 10 percent on a kitchen makeover. The two areas of the kitchen that receive the most attention are the floor and the countertops (The sink and stove are also important.) Many new models for upscale homes will include traditional tile countertops around the periphery of the kitchen with a granite island in the center. Today, most people prefer the offset sink with a small higher side for the garbage disposer and a deep, wide side for soaking. [2003] - Robert Irwin

With healthy gums and pristine teeth, the need for X-rays to check deeper should be adequate at three- to five-year intervals. When all the crevices of molar teeth have been filled by sealants or covered with fillings or dental crowns, this prevents the dentist from being able to visually judge the health of your mouth, as the molar grooves have been eliminated. As a general rule of thumb, pristine teeth will need the fewest X-rays, and this is one reason I strongly oppose the use of sealants, as they increase the need for frequent X-ray assessment for the rest of your life. [2018] - Ellie Phillips

Question skillfully and listen carefully. The more you ask questions and listen patiently and attentively to the answers, the more the customer will open up and talk to you. [2004] - Brian Tracy

I used to recommend long periods of water-only fasting for some of my patients-and practiced it myself. But I no longer do so, because I've become convinced that the drawbacks (mostly having to do with muscle loss and undernourishment) outweigh its metabolic benefits in all but my most overnourished patients. [2023] - Peter Attia