Top 10 States with Strong Housing Markets: Best Value for Buyers

CNBC's annual competitiveness study, America's Top States for Business, has ranked the top 10 states with the healthiest housing markets based on factors such as price appreciation, housing starts, foreclosure rates, and affordability. The states offering the best value for buyers are Alabama, Wisconsin, Ohio, New Jersey, Indiana, Georgia, North Carolina, Maine, South Carolina, and Florida. These states have seen varying levels of price appreciation, foreclosure rates, and affordability, with Florida topping the list as the strongest housing market in the country.