I was close to attending TTU because of academics but decided to stay at SFA since I love it so much. 

This may sound a little academic but tax value and home value (or market value, if you like) are the same, but they may refer to two different points in time.

Not sure how much demand there is for construction workers or for traveling academics but at this point, I'd try to reach them all.

The discussion of which is better is really academic, it really depends on each the deal.

I'm glad that I wasn't put on academic probation.

There is also places like Lansing and Grand Rapids that people get homes in reasonably nice area to rent out to individuals who are there to see college students, college sports, or for academic professional items.

So, this is largely an academic exercise. 

What subject is/are your academic degree(s) in?

To answer the question, “what’s the deal there” before you talk to the decision makers, is playing academic "what if" games.

It's become a big business vs a huge academic role in your life.