The Top 5 Places To Buy A Home

Some people think it is too risky still to go out and buy a home, but not everyone agrees.  There are some places that were either not hit too hard by the housing bubble, or were hit very hard, and now offer very inexpensive prices for some nice and spacious homes.  The economic picture is not the only one to consider when buying a home.  The schools, and surrounding area is important, as is the climate for some people.  Below is a list of the top 5 places to live based on these and other factors.

#5: Philadelphia, PA
Philly was one of the few cities on the east coast that did not boom like so many of the others did.  Because it didn’t boom, it didn’t bust as badly, either, making the home prices relatively stable compared to so many other places along that coast.  There is also a lot of history in Philadelphia, making it an interesting and intriguing place to live.  With a relatively big city nearby, and the 4-season climate of Pennsylvania, many people may find a home here to be better than just good.

#4: Atlanta, GA
Georgia has beautiful, warm weather most of the year, a sweet southern style, and continues to grow, as businesses are still moving into the city.  During the housing crisis, homes in Atlanta decreased by up to 22%, bringing the cost of a new home way down.  The homes are a really good buy right now, so the climate and the current cost of the home makes Atlanta a perfect #4 for our list.

#3: Austin, TX
Austin, Texas is another area where there is plenty of sunshine.  The people are bold and strong, and the energy market down there is one of the driving forces for the state.  No state tax is another really good reason to move to Texas.  In Austin, there are colleges, and college towns are always a sure bet for buyers.  The homes are inexpensive but nice and spacious, and there are some exceptional home builders in the area like Dunhill Homes.  College towns have a fun, unique feel to them that brings the community together, and offers a unique set of culture that other places do not.  Austin is another place that was not hit too hard by the housing crisis, so the buy is good, and stable.

#2: Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, Arizona has a plethora of sunshine, but the heat there is dry, making it bearable, and actually pretty comfortable.  The desert scenery is breathtakingly beautiful, and the sunsets are amazing.  Phoenix was one of the hardest hit places by the housing bubble.  In July of 2010, 1 out of every 257 homes received a foreclosure letter.  This means that the home prices are incredibly low, and a terrific buy.

#1: Oklahoma City, OK
What??  Really??  I know what you are thinking, but bear with me a second.  Oklahoma City is the new best-kept secret.  It has a very strong job market, the price of homes are very low, but they are rising, so they are a good investment for those that decide to get in now.  The climate is warm, but not too warm.  The people there are very friendly and warm.  It is quickly becoming the new place to be.