#74 – Market Predictions for Cleveland, OH in 2011

Cleveland, OH: 1.6% Return on Investment (2011) Cleveland is one of the markets that has been hit especially hard by the economic downturn, because of its dependence on manufacturing and the automotive industry.  With the foreclosure listings currently exceeding the...

#73 – Market Predictions for Chicago, IL in 2011

Chicago, IL: -27.7% Return on Investment (2011) Chicago is another market area that experienced a dramatic escalation of market values from the real estate bubble.  With high rates of regulation and taxation, Chicago is an intrinsically difficult place to invest. ...

#72 – Market Predictions for Charlotte, NC in 2011

Charlotte, NC: 22.8% Return on Investment (2011) Charlotte is a great city that has been hit hard by economic difficulties, as the number two banking center in the United States.  Charlotte has lagged many of the other linear markets in its price appreciation and in...

#71 – Market Predictions for Boston, MA in 2011

Boston, MA: -3.5% Return on Investment (2011) Market values in Boston increased significantly from 2000 to 2006, with a steady decline into 2008 and another downward correction following the 2008 financial crisis.  Values appeared to stabilize in the second half of...

#70 – Market Predictions for Biloxi/Gulfport, MS in 2011

Biloxi/Gulfport, MS: 17.4% Return on Investment (2011) With the “Go Zone” tax advantages extended into 2010, the Biloxi / Gulfport market experienced greater stability than many other similar market areas.  The distinct advantage offered by investment in the “Go Zone”...