Trulia 2012 Housing Forecast: Boston Suburbs Among Top 5 Winners in 2012!!!!!!!
December 28, 2011
Cities with high tech industries or a skilled workforce will excel in 2012.
In 2012, the local housing markets that will enjoy rising prices, new construction or both, are those that start the year with stronger job growth and fewer empty homes holding back the market. My top five cities to watch are Austin TX, Houston TX, San Jose CA, the Boston suburbs, and Rochester NY. Most of these cities have strong high-tech industries or high-skill workforces. During the housing boom, the go-go cities tended to be lower-skill, lower-education metros. But in 2012, smart is hot.
