Irving Park and Albany Park are seeing rapid gentrification so I would say strong yes it's worth it, especially if you will be saving money compared to renting.

Monthly index: Metrics show Bryan-College Station economy continues to perform wellBy KENNY WILEY  of  "The Eagle" Newspaper Nov 24, 2018The Bryan-College Station area's economy continues to hum along, according to an index that measures a number of economic factors and metrics.The metro area's unemployment rate, at 2.9 percent, is tied for the lowest rate of the century in the rapidly growing region.

Dallas is growing rapidly but rents are starting to fall behind the application of the homes.  

We thought that time would come when we found a property where the numbers worked, and once we understood the general feel of the market.Fast forward to today...The analysis via census data was great with one exception - home prices change *rapidly* especially in a hot market.

Many big-tech companies are either moving into the market or expanding their business here, which is contributing to rapid economic development.

$1,000 bid increments.  

The development (or gentrification) is rapid and uneven.

I know I'm late to the party on this question, but if you are still wrestling with an eviction, I have a good RE attorney in Cedar Rapids that can help.  

Though prices here are appreciating rapidly.  

That is why I would rather take some incremental steps now, and live in a nicer house, even if it means I won't be a millionaire as quickly.