Best U.S. cities to buy a home

While the overall housing market isn't on the upswing, these metros show long-term potential. According to a recent Forbes article, the top 10 cities in the U.S. to buy a home are:

1. Denver
2. Boston
3. Phoenix
4. San Diego
5. Los Angeles
6. St. Louis, Mo
7. Tampa
8. Philadelphia
9. San Francisco
10. Washington, D.C.