The percentage of active listings and how much you’re free to save were key factors.

The company first compared the asking prices between regular listings and fixer-upper homes.

Los Angeles is the best city to buy a fixer-upper for good reason.

Houses on a suburban street in California

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According to this study, this city has the potential for big savings with ample active listings.

It shows the average price tag for fixing up that home in LA will typically be $155,000.

However, that doesnt mean the major city wont cost you to live there.

it’s possible for you to save an average of $229,000 with a fixer-upper in this Midwest city.

Dallas takes third place on this list.