8. Denver, Colorado
Denver is one of America’s top ten desirable real estate markets. The home prices are relatively affordable, making it a good choice for first-time buyers and those looking to make a move in 2010. While home sales aren’t skyrocketing in Denver like they are in other cities, they are solid, increasing 8 percent from 2008 to 2009. There are also plenty of homes on sale compared to last year, with some areas seeing a 33 percent jump in inventory.