Trulia, as the underdog, had brought out a number of innovations such as crime maps, transportation, etc. before Zillow.

In Nov 2017, my real estate agent told me she sold a home in Palo Alto, 2 bedroom 1 bath about 1200 sq ft with 5500 lot for $2.8M! 

I've been in the REIT space for a long time and there hasn't been much innovation on the data front in resi real estate.

What do you think of the many ways to invest in RE, like innovative ways you don't have to be physically involved?

There is a ton of wealth in Iowa and Des Moines specifically and I think the trend continues - however, deploying some of that capital into a home grown innovative technology sector would be preferable to not.I'll get back to you with any further info on your immigration specific question that I find.Jim

I.e. originally listed for $450, expired off market in Nov at $425k, relisted at $425k and sold for 435.

Something being trendy/fashionable in the moment is not always what leads to the upward trend you allude to.I think the key is innovation. 

That's the kind of wave we want to see heading for Birmingham, and business, political, and community leadership are working together to make sure this new generation of innovators finds a home in our revitalized community.Whether you think CA will remain the Tech Hub indefinitely or not, this piece does a great job of highlighting some of the future-focused businesses and programs being built in Birmingham.

Though I did not use his services I saw his operation and work ethic and found him to be professional and innovative in his thinking and business approach.

This chart is from the Economic Innovation Group.