This gives you a chance to stand out in the market as you answer people's questions related to your market.

What are some things I can do to stand out from other buyers? 

Just to clarify, that quote attributed to me by Steve Might is actually from Debi Dunkerley.

To stand out from others VRs and book more business, it has been advised that one should have a blog on your own website describing adventures, activities, & happenings of the area.  

And here is a little nugget of insight often attributed to Alexander Tytler but unsubstantiated: A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot exist as a permanent form of government.

If you want to stand out, is it better to just use white or a different color?  

Rucker, AL have the attributes that fit your criteria?

If not have you considered a 1031 for the portion of your gain not attributable to the unit you lived in?  

Or what % of the cost is attributed as profit/loss when an insurance company makes a determination on their pricing model? 

Yes, tech jobs played a role to a degree in San Fran, but NYC not quite sure.I would attribute the massively price appreciation more to international equity and housing markets after the recession.