Austria
Annual increase: 9.9%
This cultural and financial hot spot underwent a sharp recession in 2009 during the global financial crisis. But Austria's economy bounced back relatively quickly by 2010. With unemployment at 4.8%, Austria's job market is nowhere near as grim as in some parts of Europe.
And with the housing market as a reflection of the overall economy, home prices have rebounded, partly driven by demand from institutional investors.
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Last updated April 28 2011: 12:31 PM ET
