I just got back from my (hope to be daily) walk and I counted no less than 15 houses for sale in a roughly 2 mile distance. I can't help but think that these folks are either:1. Moving because they have lost their job and have to move to a less expensive abode?
2. Re-locating to another state because they couldn't find work here in Austin.Either way, it's not a pretty situation. I'm sure there are a few folks out there who are doing well and are moving on up in the world. Although, I'm sure that these are few and far between.It would be interesting to take a neighborhood survey and find out the number of people who have been laid off in the past two years. Some of my friends, who are highly talented and excellent folks, have been laid off up to 3 times!! It just doesn't make sense.WORLD ECONOMY, IF YOU ARE LISTENING. PLEASE RETURN TO A NORMAL STATE OF OPERATION. Thank you for the lesson in basic economics, home budgeting, self-appreciation, importance of family, and humility. We get it. Honestly. Now, can we please go back to work?