The top ten markets for Real Estate investing in 2007 — according to HomeVestors of America, Inc. That’s the company behind those We Buy Ugly Houses billboards. (True confessions: I have actually called them with the addresses of some scrapers.) HomeVestors is the only national franchise that helps investors buy, rehab and sell — OK, let’s be honest, flip, homes. These numbers are based on their own research and the number of homes bought in each market:
1. Houston, Texas (Great home prices, less than Dallas even)
2. Atlanta, Georgia
3. Dallas, Texas (Yipee! That’s us!)
4. St. Louis, Missouri
5. Phoenix, Arizona
6. Fort Worth, Texas (Talk southwest Fort Worth)
7. San Antonio, Texas (I am bullish on this market and own property here)
8. Minneapolis, Minnesota
9. Chicago, Illinois (I want a condo here)
10. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
About HomeVestors® of America, Inc.
Founded in 1989 and franchising since 1996, Dallas-based HomeVestors® of America, Inc., has more than 260 franchises throughout the United States. The first franchise company of its kind, HomeVestors® trains and supports franchisees who specialize in buying homes in need of repair. Most commonly known as the “We Buy Ugly Houses”® franchise, HomeVestors® strives to make a positive impact in each community. More information is available at www.homevestors.com.
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