What’s behind America’s real estate boom? College-educated professionals, says Forbes.

These people want to live in urban areas close to shopping and entertainment.

This is why homebuilders are focusing on the downtown cores of American cities, including Denver, CO, and Birmingham, Ala. Both cities have experienced population, job and economic growth. And these are some of the key demographics that lead to housing development.

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