5 Cities Where Home Prices are Going Up Right Now

In this piece, we will take a look at the five cities where home prices are going up right now. For more cities, head on over to 12 Cities Where Home Prices are Going Up Right Now.

5. Cleveland, Ohio

1 Year Home Price Change: 3.88%

Cleveland is the second largest city in Ohio in terms of population. It is also one of the oldest cities in the U.S. since it was set up in the late eighteenth century. Cleveland is another major economic hub in its state and in America. The city is home to several Fortune 500 companies, and also a variety of other firms belonging to different sectors such as industrial equipment, electronic products, financial firms, and law firms. Cleveland also has some of the best hospitals in America.

4. Charlotte, North Carolina

1 Year Home Price Change: 5.96%

Charlotte is one of the largest cities in both the U.S. and its state as it houses close to a million people. The city is a major financial center in the U.S. as well, as it houses big firms such as the Bank of America which is one of the biggest private banks in the world in terms of total assets. Apart from BofA, the city also houses other large firms as well such as Lowe’s, Duke Energy, and others based both in the city and in its metropolitan area.

3. Atlanta, Georgia

1 Year Home Price Change: 6.62%

Atlanta is the capital and the largest city in Georgia. It houses close to half a million people and was set up in the mid nineteenth century. Atlanta has one of the largest economies in the U.S. as well as some of the highest number of Fortune 500 companies. These include some of the largest firms in the world such as Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, and UPS. Its location on a junction also makes Atlanta a transportation hub in its state.

2. Tampa, Florida

1 Year Home Price Change: 7.72%

Tampa is a coastal city in Florida. It is Florida’s third largest city in terms of population since it houses close to four hundred thousand people. Tampa’s economy is dominated by the financial services industry, and other major firms include those that operate in the healthcare, retail, and telecommunications segment. Tampa also has a large port, and like Miami, it is also a hub for the cruise ship industry in the U.S.

1. Miami, Florida

1 Year Home Price Change: 10.84%

Miami is Florida’s second largest city in terms of population, shadowed only by the state’s capital Jacksonville. However, its metropolitan area is the largest in the state. Alongside the cruise ship industry, it also has important financial and broadcasting companies.

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