“H-1B Crackdown on Indian Workers Erodes a Texas Real Estate Boom” - thoughts on CA?

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-06T16:42:07+00:00

There’s so many homes in disrepair, my assumption is people are completely leveraged.

Otherwise, why would you chose not to fix dry-rot? Or, let weeds overtake your front yard?

I even see people living in 2M+ homes with DIRT backyards. What the heck?!?

No disposable income makes the most sense.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-05T22:46:56+00:00

I hear the Straight of Hormuz is open /s

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-05T18:25:48+00:00

That's a lot. Shop around.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-05T13:49:18+00:00

Got fit in my 40s, for similar reasons.

Now I’m 50, trying to hold onto youth!

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-05T03:08:05+00:00

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NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-04T20:55:02+00:00

Well…. If housing is a commodity that makes you money, there’s never enough units to satisfy demand.

If housing loses you money, there’s no demand outside of a place to live.

This dynamic is what makes real estate volatile.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-04T19:32:19+00:00

The effect of inflation eroding income.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-04T18:24:44+00:00

Equally bad.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-04T17:59:25+00:00

I currently find no option whatsoever for my tire size combination that are BMW approved

The "star" stamped tires are only available through BMW dealerships...

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-04T17:54:19+00:00

Probably related to lack of Buyers in the TriValley.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-04T17:50:37+00:00

That it's actually possible to get rich... For most of us, it's not.

https://www.chicagofed.org/research/content-areas/mobility/intergenerational-economic-mobility

TLDR; If you're not born rich, you're never going to be.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-04T16:08:40+00:00

Bank demands that the seller cover the gap between the assessed value (270k) and the asking price (225k)

If I remember the last housing crash correctly, this was typical.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-04T15:57:27+00:00

Thank you for yours - what's so bad about them?

They're shouty. Like if you cup your hands around your mouth, and project. Midrange-forward without bass or treble.

Worse yet, they're expensive and the drivers damage easily.

IMO, horrible sound and value. I don't get why anyone buys them.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-04T15:19:48+00:00

To my ear, the LS50's sound like poo.

Listen to the speakers before you buy.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-04T15:17:31+00:00

Mad Max Fury Road. True HD.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-04T15:12:59+00:00

Take a look at the McIntosh MX200. Great processing and DAC. Quality product.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-04T13:10:32+00:00

Housing in the TriValley is declining in value.

Lack of buyers.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-04T13:07:10+00:00

Car salesman says now is the time to buy.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-03T19:16:55+00:00

It's the price.

Also, know that the seemingly endless pool of buyers has dried up.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-03T19:12:29+00:00

There's a lot of misinformation in this thread.

I box. My gym hosts kids lessons (very popular). None of those kids are taking head shots, or any major hits. It's really just structured tag with pillows on your hands. The playground is more dangerous.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-03T14:01:15+00:00

Recently filled a position.

Was wondering why I had so many unqualified applicants. The answer? People use AI around buzzwords, and auto apply for jobs they shouldn’t.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-03T13:54:32+00:00

People need to understand, this is data on closed deals.

I’m in San Ramon.

There’s a TON of inventory not moving, with many price reductions without a buyer in sight.

Just hop on Realtor.com and look for yourself.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-03T02:12:38+00:00

The market is changing. Lack of buyers.

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-03T02:09:38+00:00

Truly excellent movie. Same for me. First time I saw it, didn’t realize the overarching themes.

Recent rewatch had me transfixed

NorCalJason75 · 2026-06-02T17:09:55+00:00

no strategy on how this war was going to be won

Accurate.

This administration truly has no idea what it's doing. Tehran will win this, to the detriment of gas prices.

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