Just yesterday you read about 'location' and how it relates to your real estate transaction.

There are quite a few different factors involved obviously one of them actually includes something you might not normally thing of: economic stability in the community.

Much of it boils down to when you actually look to sell the house you are currently looking to buy because at some point down the road you'll want to sell it as well!!  That said, you'll want to buy in a city/town with a stable economy, so that when you do sell, it will still be a nice place to live!

Nice homes are an obvious choice, but also look for a nice business/commercial center.  This helps to provide local jobs and bring money into the city.