Where you choose to live can make a significant difference to the price you pay for a property. This is often due to the demand for properties in an area and the amenities, schools, work opportunities and leisure activities available.

New York and San Francisco are two of the most popular cities in America and also rank among the most expensive. So, there is a common debate about which city is better and why.Both places have a lot to offer residents, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Even when things look bleak, people continue buying real estate. Being a homeowner is part American Dream and part investment. Not a traditional investment, where you put money into something and make more money coming out, but rather the kind of investment that protects your cash, so it’s available for your next large purchase. Plus, we all have to live somewhere.