Austin was named the No. 1 largest U.S. city for economic growth, according to a new Coworking Cafe study.Texas' capital city was recognized for having steady economic growth driven by its robust job market, rising incomes, innovation and expanding population.

(Data USA)Key Industries: The leading employment sectors are Manufacturing (1,351 employees), Health Care & Social Assistance (595), and Accommodation & Food Services (454) .

I think that money coming into the RE market and the health of the overall economy will effect the market.  

Much better for health care as a whole.  

Unless you're moving Davita or Quest health as a single tenant?

Birmingham also stands out with its diversified economy—from finance to health care and universities—and a metro population that supports rental demand (Home Bay, Wikipedia).

The economic cycle consists of phase 1 expansion, phase 2 peak, phase 3 contraction, and phase 4 recovery.

That’s about 1 in every 758 homes.July alone saw a 13% increase compared to last year, the highest monthly jump so far in 2025.What makes this more interesting—or worrisome—is the uneven geography:Alaska (↑55%), Rhode Island (↑51%), Utah and Wyoming (both ↑46%), and Colorado (↑41%) are seeing the sharpest increases.Per housing units, states like Nevada, Florida, Maryland, South Carolina, and Illinois are riding the foreclosure wave fastest.Contrast that with the macro picture:Inventory levels are swelling—active home listings are up almost 25% year-over-year—providing more opportunities for buyers.Mortgage rates dropped slightly, with 30-year fixed rates nudging down to 6.58%—the lowest point of 2025, but still elevated.And in a twist, the Federal Reserve is stuck between supporting housing and fending off inflation fueled by booming AI investments.So here’s my investor brain asking some real questions:Are these rises signaling local economic strain—not a national crisis—creating focused opportunities?

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He has some health issues; he said he wants to have cash on hand to deal with them in the upcoming years.