I wonder if she extended such sympathy to the people who bought her house in Boise? Did she lower the price for buyers who were good citizens, patrons of the arts, and "interesting, productive people"? Or did she take just take the highest bid and feel good about moking money in the real estate market?
Also, seems like you should check out the housing prices and job market BEFORE you move to a city. At least if you are planning to live a comfortable life in a hip neighborhood like Ballard.