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There is no shortage for people looking to put down roots in this state. Here’s why.

A nationwide real estate valuation firm has released a report showing the metro areas with the most lively housing markets. See which metro areas are showing the most vigorous price-hikes.

More than 200 U.S. cities are wooing the Seattle-based retail giant in hopes of being home to its second headquarters. (Read: 50,000 new local jobs). Which one has the best chance of being crowned victorious?

Pro Teck highlighted 10 CBSAs for their growth in home sales prices year-over-year. Five areas saw enough improvement in their prices to receive “strong” ratings, with one considered “good” and four others “soft.”

The best U.S. cities for watching home price inflation appear to be concentrated along the West Coast, a new report from data services firm Pro Teck says.

Pro Teck's Home Value Forecast found that in markets like San Francisco and Detroit are experiencing different recoveries and one reason for this is the credit availability.

HVF research on the impact of lower oil prices on home values found that in areas where the industries are diversified beyond oil and gas, home prices have remained stable. Authors of this research analyzed Houston’s home prices versus crude oil prices over the last forty years and found with the exception of the 1980s, Houston home prices have been steadily increasing due to diversity in the region.

Pro Teck Valuation Services released this week its May Home Value Forecast, concluding that most metros remain very affordable for housing despite ongoing price gains. "With some modest improvement in employment and still historically low mortgage rates, housing as a whole is affordable," said Pro Teck CEO Tom O'Grady. "The real problem for many potential home buyers is other debt such as student loans for first time buyers and tight credit."