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Texas Dominates America's Best Housing Markets in 2026

Texas cities are taking over the top of America's housing market rankings. A new WalletHub report names Frisco and McKinney as the two best real estate markets in the country, with four Texas cities landing in the top 10. Meanwhile, major coastal markets including New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco rank near the bottom. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what's driving Texas to the top, why new construction, job growth and affordability matter, and what real estate investors should look at before jumping into any highly ranked market. Want to see which markets RealWealth believes investors should have on their radar? Download our free report at www.RealWealth.com/TopCities

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