If you are looking for good real estate markets look where jobs are plentiful, the economy is strong and where populations are growing (bestplaces.net is a good place to start your research). Below is a compilation of 10 markets where the local job market is strong. If people can find work, they can make money. If people are making money they can pay rent or buy houses. This creates demand for housing and ultimately drives up rents and home values.
10 Cities to Look at If You’re Looking for Work
If you’re looking for a job, try Madison, Wis. It tops the list of places where jobs are plentiful, according to a survey by Ajilon Professional Staffing.
Ajilon researchers relied on statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor to identify places with a low unemployment rate and a high number of new jobs created in the last six months. Then it compiled information from its own professionals to find the cities with the best job opportunities.
Madison has a wide range of industries, plus it is the seat of state and county government.
Here are the top-10 cities where employers are hiring:
Madison, Wis.
Washington, D.C.
Boston, Mass.
Richmond, Va.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Baltimore, Md.
Seattle, Wash.
Houston, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Source: Forbes, Tara Weiss (01/05/2009)
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