By Schuyler Velasco | Christian Science Monitor
The housing market is poised to once again become fertile ground for flippers in 2013. House prices are rising, inventory is tight, and a wide availability of distressed homes in some cities make prime targets for seasoned investors with cash on hand. Foreclosure listings site RealtyTrac has compiled a list of the best metros for flippers, based on gross profit percentage on single-family homes in 2012. These are the Top 10. Can you guess which city is No. 1?
A new home being built in the Catalina foothills near Tucson, Ariz. Arizona’s housing market was decimated when the housing bubble burst. Since then, prices have been increasing dramatically across the state. /Alfredo Sosa, file