North Austin's 78753 is where the tech correction hits hardest on real humans. This zip code saw a construction boom from 2020-2023 as tech workers (many at Samsung, Dell, Apple, and Domain-area startups) purchased new-build townhomes and single-family homes at $350K-$500K with 5-6% interest rates and minimal down payments. When layoffs came, dual-income tech households became single-income or zero-income. The result: 78753 now has the highest pre-foreclosure density in Travis County. Properties are typically 5-8 years old in good condition — no deferred maintenance, no structural issues — just owners who can't afford their payments. These are clean deals: acquire via subject-to or short sale, minimal rehab, and resell to the next wave of Austin transplants.
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