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10 | Th e M Rep o RT Atlanta, Georgia Rank: 1 December 2013 Level: 113.35 Annual Change: 18.1% Hot home: Built in 1934, this Tudor-style home is billed on Weichert as a "trophy with beautiful presence, in the best location." Set on approximately 10 acres, the house is practically a compound, featuring 11 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, tennis courts (that's plural), and even a fitness pavilion. Nearby schools include Jackson Elementary, Sutton Middle, and North Atlanta High, all rated above aver- age. Weichert's description might sum it up best: "One of, if not the finest, estates ever to become available in Atlanta." The home lists at $14.9 million. Tampa/Sarasota, Florida Rank: 2 December 2013 Level: 155.23 Annual Change: 15.8% Hot home: This 6,114-square-foot, Mediterranean-style home is listed as "One of the Most Stunning Homes in South Tampa," and it's hard to disagree. The property features six bedrooms and five bathrooms, with vaulted ceilings, crown moldings, and marble and wood floors adding to the majesty. There's also a third-floor "bonus" room (with full bath and wet bar) designed like a yacht—and a dock by the Old Tampa Bay. Anyone who wants to catch some rays without taking to the bay can enjoy the pool and spa out on the terrace. Listed at $3.695 million. Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Rank: 3 December 2013 level: 132.8 Annual Change: 10.2% Hot home: Located in the Park Cities community in Dallas County, this sophisticated townhome is situated away from the big city's hustle and bustle but still close enough to enjoy the action. In addition to three bedrooms and baths, this French-inspired domicile features an open kitchen (complete with wet bar and wine cooler), hardwood floors, and an outdoor balcony to complete the second floor. It's also energy-efficient to help keep the electricity bill down throughout those hot Texas summers. The local school district is Highland Park ISD, ranked 17th in the state. The list price is $839,000. Orlando, Florida Rank: 4 December 2013 Level: No data available Annual Change: No data available Hot home: This Spanish/ Mediterranean-style home is located in Orlando's Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, a gated community that's home to a championship course. With 3,550 square feet of living space, the stucco house features four bedrooms and three full baths, with travertine tile floors bringing a touch of elegance. In addition to a community pool, Lake Nona is nearby, with a boat ramp and a private fishing pier to enjoy. On top of that, the location is tough to beat— just a short trip from the "Happiest Place on Earth." The list price is $999,999. Phoenix, Arizona Rank: 5 December 2013 Level: 144.48 Annual Change: 15.3% Hot home: Occupying seven acres of Phoenix's Camelback Mountain, this nearly 10,500-square-foot home was built in 1998 and boasts five bedrooms, nine baths, and a full guesthouse. A 750-foot driveway, lined with 32 twin palo verde trees leads up to the beautifully-built stone house, which itself is home to generous rooms, high ceilings, and large windows to "drink in the views." The interior, meanwhile, features wood and cantera detailing in the flooring as well as wood beams for a rustic feel. The listing price on Zillow is an even $10 million. While the housing market continues to stabilize from internal obstacles, one external obstacle remains in the forefront: lack of available jobs. Once, individuals and families were able to move based on city preference, but now many are moving based on proximity to work. According to Penske Truck Rental, many of its customers have moved from the Northeast and Midwest to the South and West. Here are the top cities people moved to in 2013, the change in home price levels, and a look at one hot home in each city, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index. MDWELL Moving Toward Recovery