The median sales price in the City of Austin rose 2% from a year ago, coming in at $573,400.

What does it tell you when a city can't afford to put a few structures with colorful lights for the holidays?    

Neutral colors work well, and energy-efficient upgrades not only attract buyers but can also qualify for tax benefits.

Quote from @Ciel Rose: Fiya, keep on going!

That document they provided, with all the colored font, was a mess to wade through.

It’s a bit like playing Monopoly but with real addresses and real money.. and when done right, it can feel like unlocking a secret level in the real estate game.But hey, no point pretending it’s all sunshine and roses.

Economic Timing.According to data compiled by Marcus & Millichap[2], the Portland area has experienced three very important trends since 2010:The average price per unit for apartments has nearly doubledThe rate of employment growth rose from 2010 to 2015 but has since declined steadily, projected to be up 1% for 2020 (estimated before COVID-19)Roughly 30,000 apartments have been built since 2010, with another 5,600 units slated for construction in 2020Most RHA members have enjoyed a solid decade of price growth, rent growth and steady occupancy.

Dont get me wrong I like to have nice experiences you know stop and smell the roses I am not a money hoarder per se I will take trips that many would deem extravagant and or the big one on BP is CARS  so many like to talk about the 10 year old 300k mile car they still drive.. myself I buy a new car once it needs new tires :). 

According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), average hourly wages for residential construction workers rose 10.8% between August 2023 and August 2024, the largest YoY jump since the BLS started tracking the data.

@Seth Rose  Total get where you are coming from.