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Houston, Texas Phoenix, Arizona Detroit, Michigan Los Angeles, California San Antonio, Texas Rank: 6 Rank: 7 Rank: 8 Rank: 9 Rank: 10 Year-Over-Year Growth Rate: -4.2% Estimated Amount of Fraudulent Applications in Q2 2013: $74,984 Year-Over-Year Growth Rate: -33.1% Estimated Amount of Fraudulent Applications in Q2 2013: $58,438 Year-Over-Year Growth Rate: -12% Estimated Amount of Fraudulent Applications in Q2 2013: $50,665 Year-Over-Year Growth Rate: -3.3% Estimated Amount of Fraudulent Applications in Q2 2013: $337,004 Year-Over-Year Growth Rate: -1.7% Estimated Amount of Fraudulent Applications in Q2 2013: $25,158 Hot home: Retired Houston Astro baseball great Jeff Bagwell put his $15 million home on the market. It has a marble foyer that leads to a breathtaking display of glass entrance doors that give way to the outer grounds. The chef's kitchen is large and spacious and opens to the breezy formal dining area. The backyard has a bubbling brook, which meanders to trailways and a lush green space. Hot home: "Malcolm in the Middle" star Frankie Muniz is selling his modern Phoenix mansion. Located in the tony neighborhood of Arcadia, the home is classic contemporary in design with world-class views of the Camelback Mountains. The 5,500-square-foot structure has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The chef's kitchen comes complete with high-end appliances and 12-foot center island. Telescoping walls of glass bridge indoor-outdoor living spaces and open the home to a private patio area set adjacent to a pool with a 20-foot water feature. Hot home: This turn-ofthe-century mansion is located steps away from Comerica Park. The home features imported tile, a large home office, and parking for 16. Once a bed and breakfast, it boasts custom chandeliers and old-world décor. The 10-bedroom, 11-bathroom dwelling features multiple parlors and sitting areas ideal for entertaining. Hot home: Controversial radio host Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo is selling his gated mansion in the gated community Estates at the Oaks, the same neighborhood where Justin Bieber was busted by Keyshawn Johnson for speeding. The 9,279-square-foot home has seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a detailed dome ceiling, and hand-painted murals. The estate has a central sound system, theater, gym, and pool with waterfalls and slide. To keep in shape, residents can take to the tennis court, then relax later in the custom spa. The asking price: $7.275 million. Hot home: This lavish mansion was built to inspire awe. The home's grand, airy spaces seamlessly integrate form and functionality, with a design that incorporates state-of-the-art AV and lighting. The home also has private his-and-hers studies plus a yoga studio, wine storage, and an elevator. Breathtaking views radiate in every direction. This home has a guesthouse complete with its own private theater and constellation ceiling. The home lists for $7.5 million. Source: Information acquired from CoreLogic. The M Report | 11