The Marysville area in particular has been gangbusters and rivals many areas further south for the amount of major retailers available next to 5.

That will likely change because the money will follow to the good deal flow, but Austin still has a long way to go to rival Boston, SV, or other major tech centers for the whole ecosystem. 

Lumber prices shot to new heights.West Fraser and rivals such as Weyerhaeuser Co. and Interfor Corp. haven’t caught up, despite ramping mills back up to capacity.In autumn, prices dropped on another erroneous assumption: that building season was winding down.

Based on some of the numbers I've seen put out there, the number of people behind on loans rivals or exceeds that of the number of people who defaulted in the 08 crash.

I believe this is similar to Zillow that come and looking to build a rival app product.  

They have low down payment options that rival FHA and you don't get stuck with paying PMI for the life of the loan.

Rivals shoot the place up or cops kick the door down.

Variety reports that King James has closed escrow on a 2.5 acre, $36.8 million, Beverly Hills estate with grounds, architecture, and a history to rival any lavish homestead in 90210.

Make no mistake though we're still a long way behind the major funding markets and it will take a while for the MSA to rival them. 

It's not impossible, but you are going to get what you pay for in Massachusetts, where the cost of living rivals California.