Realtor.com says the places where raw land prices have risen the most since last year all have vibrant and growing economies, making them good bets for relocation.  In fact, point out that people are fleeing more densely populated and expensive areas which is pushing up prices for lots, as well as existing homes.

"Land prices are going up everywhere," says Ali Wolf, chief economist at Meyers Research. "It's one of the hottest commodities that exists today."

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