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New Rules of Real Estate
Best places to invest now
Top 10 cities: Where to buy now
Business 2.0, in its November 2006 issue, ranks the country’s real estate markets that are most likely to post the biggest home price gains by 2011. (more)
1. Panama City, FL
6. San Luis Obispo, CA
2. Vero Beach, FL
7. Wilmington, NC
3. Bridgeport, CT
8. Manchester, NH
4. Lakeland, FL
9. Fort Collins, CO
5. McAllen, TX
10. Atlanta, GA
VIDEO Video: A closer look at the best city in America to invest in now
Where not to buy
Where not to buy
The 10 cities where median home prices are expected to drop the most in 2007. (more)

5 Bubble-proof markets
5 Bubble-proof markets
These superstar cities outperform the rest of the nation over time. (more)
• How to identify a bubble-proof market

Top 10 foreclosure markets
Foreclosures: 10 places to cash in
Soaring default rates and widely available market data have made it easy to become a real estate closer. Here are the top markets for foreclosures as of September 2006. (more)
• Essential tips for foreclosure rookies
More rules
Buy low, rent high
Turn cheap homes into rental properties. (more)
• Be a landlord of last resort
Own where the kids are
Housing demand is booming in college towns. (more)
• Go green
Put your house on the block
Need cash fast? Online auctions get it done. (more)
• Target high-end clients
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