Well Balanced Market Update Matise Mortgage Team 8/28/23

Joke of the Day:

What’s the difference between Elon Musk and a lemur? Elon Musk made an electric car, while Lemurs Madagascar…

Market Update:

Gapped Bass LLC, an entity associated with the Boring Co., has been buying up hundreds of acres of properties in Bastrop County. Musk envisions that employees from Boring Co., Tesla and SpaceX could live in new homes with below-market rents. It also said the Bastrop site already includes modular homes, an outdoor sports area and a gym. Rumor has it this “town” has a name…

People have seen banners with the companies mascot, a snail.  They read, “Welcome to Snailbrook”

Filings in the area for a "Project Amazing" also have shown plans to build housing. Plans for the project show more than 100 housing units on 108 acres, with streets named for the company, including Boring Boulevard and Cutterhead Crossing.

Quote of the Day:

“I think that’s the single best piece of advice: constantly think about how you could be doing things better and questioning yourself.” - Elon Musk

Source: Austin American Statesman