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With one exception, all these characters are played by actors who are now in their 30s.

Those are “lower in most cases than at the start of the year,” he added, with the notable exception of Alphabet, which has been the beneficiary of a dramatic shift in investor sentiment.

Although in describing his loving relationship to his characters, Brooks, always with an eye for detail, takes exception to one thing.

Good news for you: Pricing was in line with past years’ entries, largely thanks to tech-friendly exceptions and well-stocked domestic inventory.

There are a handful of exceptions: New York City, Seattle, Honolulu and, most recently, Portland, Ore., allow single-stair buildings up to six stories.