The recent economic recession has led to people suddenly having second thoughts of buying new houses. The decrease in housing demand has led to many areas having to offer lower prices for homes. For those with enough money to buy a new house, now may be the best time to do so. But there are some things to consider.

When buying a home, property values matter of course. Even with plunging home prices, home buyers should also take into account that the home is a valuable investment aside from considering it as their humble abode. And not all areas may offer the same deal in terms of livability, appeal as well as opportunities. Here are some of the top cities that might offer new buyers a good place to invest a home in.

San Antonio, Texas

The right mix of different business establishments, solid employment numbers and an affordable cost of living makes this city quite an attractive area to buy a home in. recession seem not to matter a lot in this city as it continues to enjoy better circumstances than the other harder hit cities. The median home price in this city is at $150,900 which is up from $133,900 coming from its 2005 numbers. The value rise is quite attractive enough and yet still remain affordable for most home buyers.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Despite the recent rise in unemployment, Charlotte still enjoys a relatively strong economy. There growth in home prices remains steady yet still affordable. With a broad mix of different industries in the area, Charlotte offers an attractive opportunity to invest a home into.

Austin, Texas

Texas seems to offer many attractive areas to buy homes. The city of Austin is no different. Home values have increased from $163,800 to $183,700 in 2007, showing good home investment numbers. Aside from that, the city has one of the country's lowest unemployment rates with many tech companies keeping the city afloat and strong. This makes it quite attractive to buy a home as well as a good place to live in.

Houston, Texas

Houston is another city from Texas that offers good home buying potentials. Home vacancies have been decreasing while home values have increased 6.6 percent, making a home investment in this city quite attractive.

With key growths in then natural resources, construction and energy sectors showing promise, it is seen as one of the cities that might not be that well affected by the recession. In fact, its economy has been robust enough to show a growing manufacturing sector. This makes it a good candidate for home buyers to consider and possibly settle in.