Business 2.0: New Rules of Real Estate

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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: A closer look at the best city in America to invest in now

Where not to buy

The 10 cities where median home prices are expected to drop the most in 2007. (more)

5 Bubble-proof markets

These superstar cities outperform the rest of the nation over time. (more)

• How to identify a bubble-proof market

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

Tools

Compare cost of living

Thinking about moving? See how much you need to earn to maintain the same lifestyle. (more)

Estimate mortgage payments

Tell us your home price, down payment and interest rate to see how much you'd need to shell out. (more)

Renovation Wizard

See the average cost of 15 common projects and how much they can add to the value of your home. (more)

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