Question for everybody

[saved1986]

sort of a non scientific poll:

What part of the country (or which country) do you live in and how do you rate the local economic condition:

1) Good
2) Fair
3) Bad
4) Horrible

[jfh]

Central Texas. (Does not count Dallas or Houston).

Good economy. Better than average U.S.

Jobless rate is about 7%.
New companies are moving into Austin / Round Rock.
Home values only went down a very small amount.
Fewer foreclosures than most of the U.S.

[saved1986]

Originally Posted by jfh

Central Texas. (Does not count Dallas or Houston).

Good economy. Better than average U.S.

Jobless rate is about 7%.
New companies are moving into Austin / Round Rock.
Home values only went down a very small amount.
Fewer foreclosures than most of the U.S.

I have heard the areas that are doing well are parts of texas, new orleans area, nebraska and north dakota. Also, like you mentioned, hoising did not skyrocket in those areas

[EarlyBird]

Northern Ky/Cinci Ohio area. I would say BAD condition.
Jobless rate is over 10% Cinci home values down 30/40%.
Many foreclosures esp in Cinci mainly due to job loss but some areas
way over priced homes too which have lost value and are now "under water".
Ky a bit less so as home values weren't as high.
Increased crime especially in inner cities but somewhat spreading to suburbs.