Is The Current Housing Market A Good Time To Sell A House? (People Leaving Cities) My First Million
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Sam and Shaan discuss the potential decline of San Francisco as a tech hub, driven by remote work adoption, rising costs, and quality-of-life concerns. They explore how cities like Austin are attracting people seeking affordability and space, while acknowledging the unique energy and community that drew them to San Francisco initially.
Key takeaways
- Sam believes the shift away from San Francisco won’t be temporary once companies fully embrace remote work—people won’t return to expensive cities without a compelling career reason
- Shaan is selling his San Francisco home and moving to Bay Area suburbs, observing a clear ‘flight to space’ as people seek affordable housing and more physical room
- Both hosts acknowledge San Francisco’s appeal (ambitious people, energy, community) but recognize drawbacks like crime, homelessness, and extreme expenses now outweigh the lifestyle benefits for many
Episode details: published June 10, 2020 · 194 views · 4:13 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The business ideas, figures and results discussed are the hosts’ and guests’ own claims, shared as brainstorming and entertainment — not verified facts and not investment advice.
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