Sometimes we just have to get away from it all. That doesn't always mean a vacation, although that's usually what people do. Have you ever felt like it was just time to start a new life in a new place? You might be surprised at just how many people feel that way, and even more surprised at how many people actually do it. 

If you are ready to pack up and move, but you're not sure where to go, there are some great places to live that have been recognized as the top ten places to buy real estate in America. These lists have been compiled based on a number of criteria, which includes property for sale and prices, rental property prices, jobs available and average wages earned, education systems and school ratings, crime rates, and even things to do in town. 

The top ten places to live in America that are shown here are compiled from several lists, and each have been in the top five of at least one top 100 list for 2008.  The top ten places to live in America are: 

Austin

Houston

Seattle

Sacramento

Portland

Des Moines

Chicago

Denver

Minneapolis

Raleigh

Now that you know the best places to buy real estate, you will need to do some research on each one and choose a few that look to you like great places to live. Do you want to live in a place where there is always something to do, with great night life and entertainment? Try Chicago, Seattle, or Austin.  Are you looking for a place to raise a family with the best education and the least crime? Then go to Des Moines, Portland, Raleigh, or Denver. Do you like warmer climates? Houston, Sacramento, Austin have warm climates.  Do you enjoy mountain climbing or skiing? Denver or Seattle is perfect for skiing & climbing. You are the only one who can choose your best place to live, but this list is a great place to start.

Now that you have narrowed it down to a few cities, how will you find real estate property listings or rental property in those towns? That's easy. Go online and look for them. You can check property listings or even do foreclosure searches and find a great deal on a new house. You can even get free quotes for mortgages and movers. You can find land parcels and get free quotes for contractors to build your house – all online.  You can even list your current home online for free, too. You can find all of these things at www.buildwish.com

When you are considering moving to a location that's more than a few miles away, it is often difficult to find a real estate agent who you can trust to help you from a long distance, or even a local agent who is willing to put the effort into finding you a great home that far away. The internet is a resource that you can use on your own, any time of the day or night, and search all of the property listings you want to, not just the ones that somebody else wants you to see. When you search for property online, you are in control of your own destiny. See how easy it is to find real estate property listings online, or even rental property listings. You could find your new home town sooner than you thought possible. 

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