[quote]Some of us are trying to figger out when to move to SD based on housing prices and job availability. It is possible to be a capitalist and be a fan of Kunstler, it only requires jump starting one’s brain.[/quote]
Flip a coin. it’s the most accurate barometer.
Why do you need to treat “job” and “housing prices” together?
I can understand the “job” thing as a big factor in moving. But you can always “rent” before you buy… In fact, in this economy relocating here, you probably be better off “renting” versus “buying” until you settle here unless you don’t need to work at “a job”. It would “suck” if you relocated here and were “RIFed” 6 months later and were a “homeowner” that has a “mortgage”.
BTW: i heard HSBC just shut down offices here in SD. I think those impacted were a “non-trivial” amount.
