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Almost no parenting choices are as fraught as parents think they are, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz wrote in 2022. https://theatln.tc/aHuolCdy
"Let's start with a basic question: How much do parents matter?" Stephens-Davidowitz asked. "How much can great parents improve a kid's life, compared with average parents? A major challenge with learning about parental influence is that correlation doesn't imply causation. For example, kids whose parents read a lot to them tend to achieve more academically. But parents don't just give their kids books. They also give them DNA. Are some kids drawn to books because of their parents' reading habits? Or are both parent and child drawn to books because of their genetics? Is it nature or nurture?" One scientific study found that the effects of nature on a child's future income were some 2.5 times larger than the effects of nurture.
So is there something a parent can do to influence a child's success? Stephens-Davidowitz found out that there is, but that most parents may not even think about it. "I have estimated that some 25 percent-and possibly more-of the overall effects of a parent are driven by where that parent raises their child. In other words, this one parenting decision has much more impact than many thousands of others," Stephens-Davidowitz wrote. "Three of the biggest predictors that a neighborhood will increase a child's success are the percent of households in which there are two parents, the percent of residents who are college graduates, and the percent of residents who return their census forms. These are neighborhoods, in other words, with many role models: adults who are smart, accomplished, engaged in their community, and committed to stable family lives."

I like the layout of both of these homes but I can’t choose which looks best. Please help

I am a first time home buyer and had an inspection completed (late 90s house in TX) and there were a lot of findings. I am not used to this process so I'm not sure where this would fall on the "excellent" to "run away with my good faith money" results.

My realtor said that this was a really normal inspection and I shouldn't ask for concessions (I got the house 2% under asking). However, it's a a realtor so they want me to buy the house.

There was also a seperate pest inspection that found Carpenter ant frass in one of the windowsills.

Only thing inspector seemed super worried about was the improperly piped condensate drip line that terminated at the plumbing vent stack.

Personally, the water damage and wood bulging in the master bathroom concerns me. As does all of the sprinkler issues and carpenter ants. However, I have never owned a home and don't know what is a big issue or not.

Thank you.

This shower that doesn't have a backing glass and the seller claims that because the shower is 'rainfall' and doesn't need one.

It seems odd but I thought I'd check, is there some truth to this?

We did it! And it was actually so smooth and easy, where's the catch?

Offer given 7/11
Offer countered 7/12
Counter accepted 7/12
Inspections done 7/14-7/16
Clear to close 8/3
Closed 8/10

This subreddit made me think this would be the hardest situation of my life lol... make sure you have your paystubs and bank statements ready. You'll be fine. We're excited for this new journey! Lots of stuff that make me dislike the previous owners but oh well it's mine and I can do whatever I want now 🤭😅

we’re going to go look at this home, I’m wondering if this history raises red flags? what are some explanations for this? maybe when originally listed the house wasn’t updated and so they took it off the market to make updates after feedback? Or maybe the seller has a set price in mind and isn’t willing to budge? it looks like it hasn’t even undergone escrow at all during the times its been listed and relisted. thoughts? Concerns? SoCal market

Spin this, NAR.

Why does the clock only go up to April? Am I missing something?