With 2017 wrapping up, now is the perfect time of year to recap the ups and downs of the housing market. Which markets were hot? Which markets saw significant job growth? Which markets were most affordable?

Unemployment rates, public transportation infrastructure, home prices, income growth, and economic growth are just a few of the factors we reviewed to determine the top real estate markets of 2017 and to predict the hottest markets of 2018.

With the right due diligence, proper business systems in place, the right mindset, and an established exit strategy, any real estate entrepreneur should be able to invest in a property successfully. However, if you want to give your business the edge it deserves in the new year, consider investing in the following markets.

10 Real Estate Markets To Boost Your Business In 2018

Everyone loves to predict the future. Whether it’s who’s going to win the Super Bowl or what will be the next big fashion trend, it’s human nature to want to know what comes next. We may not have a crystal ball, but based on median home prices, projected sales growth, and predicted price growth, we do have a pretty solid guess on which real estate markets will dominate in 2018.

In 10th place, Tulsa Oklahoma — with a projected sales growth of 7.5 percent. To learn which real estate markets are expected to top that, check out our latest infographic: