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Small Mortgages Offer Opportunity to Invest in Rural Communities
Low-cost homes are available but unattainable for many because of limited financing
The Midwest Needs International Immigration
America has welcomed the can-do, entrepreneurial spirt of immigrants for centuries. The Midwest needs another jolt.
For startups, attracting deep tech talent from large companies is more attainable than ever, says Mytra CEO and cofounder Chris Walti
“We would not be able to build the company that we’re building, with the speed we’re going at, if we didn’t have these kinds of people available to us,” said Walti. “I wouldn’t have chosen to start this company ten or 15 years ago.”
The Role of Firms in Immigration and Economic Prosperity
Professor Britta Glennon explains how immigration benefits the economy.
After Cuts, Lost Tech Jobs Aren’t Likely to Return Soon
Silicon Valley layoffs accounted for over half of nearly 76,000 jobs eliminated in August, prompting warnings that the era of boundless tech opportunities is probably over.
Montana, Idaho pass Cal as most unaffordable states for homebuyers
Since the pandemic, two states, Montana and Idaho, have surpassed California as the most unaffordable states for local homebuyers, according to the analysis. Hawaii and Oregon round out the list of the five least affordable states.
In 2024, Montana ranks among the least “sticky” states, with only 13% of relocating residents staying in-state — far below the national average of 26%.
Montana’s real estate market booms have outpaced local incomes. Since 2020, home values have surged 60%, pricing out many long-time residents. Despite attracting newcomers, high housing costs and a rural economy have forced 87% of Montana’s movers to seek more affordable living options out of state.
Calif. tech companies see laid-off workers as ‘table scraps,’ recruiters say ( Great opportunities for companies in other states to hire outstanding talent)
One recruiter said that a senior director even called them ‘damaged goods’