The housing market has been down. As a home buyer it is difficult to know when is the right time to buy. As a real estate agent, it is important to keep up with the real estate affordability trends. See the cities indicated by Forbes.com where home buying is at its best and avoid where home buying is at its worst.

Time to Buy
Chicago, Illinois
Neighborhoods: Gold Coast, River North

Phoenix, Arizona
Neighborhoods: Scottsdale, Ahwatukee, Paradise Valley

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Neighborhoods: Society Hill, City Center East

Nashville, Tennessee
Neighborhoods: Belle Meade, West End

Atlanta, Georgie
Neighborhoods: Buckhead, Sandy Springs, East Cobb

Houston, Texas
Neighborhoods: Memorial, River Oaks


Time to Sell
Los Angeles, California
Neighborhood: West L.A., Mid-Wilshire

New York, New York
Neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Wall Street

Miami, Florida
Neighborhood: Miami Beach

San Jose, California
Neighborhood: Almade

Read the full article and see pictures at: Forbes

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