Five Most Moved-To Cities: Growing Families Find Great Prospects

RISMEDIA, August 16, 2007—Growing families are flocking to Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Chicago and Las Vegas to find great home values and family-friendly communities boasting healthy local economies and abundant job opportunities. Move.com, an online network of Web sites for real estate search, finance, and moving, features homes in the most moved to cities across the nation in this week’s Trend Spot.

Traditional Family Home: Atlanta, Ga., Atlanta’s prestigious Princeton Square, offers great real estate values for families and this $450,000 two-story house with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms set on half-acre lot is no exception. The house features a welcoming breakfast room and comfortable family and recreation rooms, perfect for a growing family. The large yard has a family-size swimming pool for those hot summer days. The property is centrally located near local schools, and is close to shopping areas. http://homes.Realtor.com/prop/1083013702

Executive Style: Charlotte, NC., This 3,264 square foot modern residence is being offered at $325,000, a price perfect for families looking for room to expand while being part of an established community. Built in 1995, the 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath house features hardwood floors and the latest appliances, and comes tech ready with a surround sound. Families can enjoy the community clubhouse and golf area, recreation facilities, community swimming pool and tennis courts. http://homes.Realtor.com/prop/1085449492

Victorian Manor in Midwest: Chicago, IL., Big-city living and a wide-variety of job opportunities are within reach at this recently-renovated Cook county dwelling. At $509,000, the residence boasts 3 large bedrooms and 2 full baths, and is close to the Metro, bus lines, parks and shopping areas. http://homes.Realtor.com/prop/1078341361

Sheer Elegance: Houston, TX., “Spacious” best describes this sprawling 4,088 square foot Huntwick estate home centrally located in the highly desirable Houston real estate market. Elegantly updated with 9 ft ceilings, crown mouldings and a whirlpool tub in the master suite, this $315,000 residence is an excellent value. The large family room features beautiful picture windows, for a great view of the pool, a huge game room and a media room for endless family fun. http://homes.Realtor.com/prop/1080357312

Fabulous Family Living: Las Vegas, NV., Nestled in the heart of the city, this town home is at the center of red-hot Las Vegas job market. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath town home, affordably priced at $300,000, is located in a gated community where families can enjoy the community pool and spa. Residents will love the mountain and city views from rooms boasting 10-foot ceilings! For entertainment outside of the home, the house is just minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip and airport. http://homes.Realtor.com/prop/1079474265

REALTOR.com® and Move.com homes and rentals featured on Move Trend Spot are based on the most comprehensive nationwide database of available properties and their amenities as of August 7, 2007.

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