Location, Location, Location!

This screen shot is from a villa in France.  It probably costs a few million euros to own that living room. But when it comes to real estate values around the world, this villa might be in a great part of the planet, but France’s overall real estate values have fallen by 1.6% in the 12 months ending Dec. 31, 2012. Here is a look at the top 10 places where prices are rising, including a look at some property values in what has become the hottest real estate markets around.

Location, Location, Location! – In Photos: The Hottest Real Estate Markets On Earth – Forbes.