Red state success story: Texas and Florida metros lead nation in economic and population growth

The South hosts a substantial number of the metro areas experiencing the fastest growth in the U.S.That’s according to a recently released report from LendingTree that determined eight of America’s 10 "biggest boomtowns" were located in the south, with Texas and Florida leading the way. Four different states within the South had a presence among the top 10 fastest-growing cities, with a Western state — Colorado — also making an appearance, according to LendingTree.Florida was a standout, claiming half of the spots in the LendingTree’s ranking of the top 10. TOP FIVE BUYER-FRIENDLY HOUSING MARK