Austinite too. It's a mess that's growing out of control, but thankfully I find the suburbs more attractive as I age. Huge issue is that the real estate market

Austinite too. It's a mess that's growing out of control, but thankfully I find the suburbs more attractive as I age. Huge issue is that the real estate market is growing faster than wages are. So you need to be able to throw down serious cash if you want in. I'm of the conclusion that you either better hustle hard and make a ton of money or move further out and schedule your commute accordingly. It's not going to change nor will the counsel fix it. I personally think that Central areas have reached bubble status. Total dumpster fires going for nearly a million? Might as well move to the ocean for that much! Anyway, I honestly don't think it's worth fighting. If you want in, the better solution is figuring out how you're going to get 200k cash in your bank account without devastating your life, and fast. Otherwise rent all your life, or see ya in Leander. Pick one.