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I had the opportunity to move from Chicago to Texas on Facebook's dime. I got nervous and backed out — a decision I now regret.

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 21:43

Tech Insider

Ayahna Wilbon sits on her bed in Chicago — A.W. has lived in Chicago, Illinois for nine years. She told Business Insider she regrets not moving to Texas when she had the chance.
Courtesy of Ayahna Wilbon

Real Estate, Chicago, Austin, dallas, Texas, insider-news, as-told-to

What do robotaxis see when a human crosses in front of them? This Waymo video shows you.

Thu, 03/07/2024 - 08:15

Tech Insider

Waymo Castle — Waymo is currently in tests in Austin, Texas — its fourth market.
Waymo

Transportation, Waymo, robotaxi, Austin, SXSW, driverless-car

Why Republicans are fighting the basic-income programs many cities and states are adopting: 'Is money a birthright now?'

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 05:32

Tech Insider : Economy

Phoenix sunset — Phoenix, Arizona.
Kevin Wagner

economy, basic-income, UBI, guaranteed-income, Arizona, Austin, Denver

The Austin housing market just won't quit. It's an example of what's happening nationwide despite high prices and interest rates.

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 05:52

Tech Insider : Economy

Austin skyline — Some experts predicted Austin's housing market would tank, but "For Sale" signs keep turning to "Sold."
Brandon Bell/Getty Images

economy, Real Estate, real-estate, Austin, housing-market

Meet the typical mover to Austin: Single millennial renters making $76,000 a year coming from California

Sun, 02/25/2024 - 06:23

Tech Insider : Economy

A crowd in front of Austin's capitol building. — A crowd gathers outside of Austin's capitol building.
Suzanne Cordeiro/Getty images

Real Estate, economy, Austin, Texas, the-typical-person-moving-to-austin, Migration, the-lone-star-state

11 US cities with the best mix of jobs, pay, and affordability

Sun, 02/18/2024 - 09:01

Tech Insider : Economy

In an aerial view, the downtown skyline is seen on April 11, 2023 in Austin, Texas. — Austin.
Brandon Bell/Getty Images

economy, Austin, Texas, milken-institute, raleigh, Boise, Tech

Austin gave people $1,000 a month with no strings attached. One participant said the money helped her get by — but she's still struggling to get housed.

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy

Jessica Nairns — Jessica Nairns received $1,000 each month from the Austin Guaranteed Income Pilot.
Jessica Nairns

economy, guaranteed-income, basic-income, Austin, Texas, low-income, urban-institute

Texas is booming. Thank millennials and Gen Zers of color.

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 13:27

Tech Insider : Economy

A crowd of Texans at the state fair. — Young millennials of color are driving Texas' population boom.
Epiglottis/ Shutterstock

Real Estate, economy, Texas, Migration, Homebuyers, Austin, black

I'm a boomer who moved to Canada for love and found a great retirement and better weather

Fri, 02/02/2024 - 05:13

Tech Insider

Linda Ofshe sitting on a rock. — Linda Ofshe at Peace Arch Park, located on the border between the US and Canada.
Courtesy of Linda Ofshe

Real Estate, real-estate, Canada, Migration, Washington, Austin, victoria

Minneapolis is giving people $500 a month and recipients say the no-strings-attached cash is helping them fight soaring housing costs

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:25

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics

Volunteers in Minneapolis load donations for unhoused residents onto trucks in December 2019. — Volunteers in Minneapolis load donations for unhoused residents onto trucks in December 2019.
Mark Vancleave/Getty Images

economy, politics, Real Estate, Housing, universal-basic-income, basic-income, basic-income-analysis

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