The 'hunt for yield' as they say has been going on for some time with ultra-low interest rates on deposits.

It's a big city without the ultra-large city feel if that is something that would work for you.

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@Brian Schroeder in general, with lower priced homes for residential buyers being ultra competitive, deals are getting harder and harder to find. 

In general broad strokes, the market's doing the same thing as many markets, ultra competitive with very low inventory.

But in this case, inventory is ultra low and properties are getting 20 offers with 2 to 3 days.

Ultra-low interest rates.2. 

Investors still have a chance to lock in ultra-low interest rates on their mortgages.

I'll second and reemphasize what @Walter Key shared as it is exceedingly important to know when you'll building your numbers (especially with OPM). . . banks are skittish in general, but for the better part of the last 12 months they have been ultra-conservative and fearful. 

First, let me tell you in a raising rate environment, what incentive is there for a lender to lend at ultra low interest rates?