Open Houses of the Week: Markets on the Rise

There's something about that "Open House" sign that acts like a magnet. Whether you're looking for a new place to live, keeping tabs on real estate in your neighborhood, or just angling for a sneak peek at someone else's private domain, the lure of an open door is powerful.

This week, we look at open houses in some of the most improved markets of 2011. Using listing price data from Realtor.com, we found some of the hottest open houses in places with the biggest year-over-year bump in asking price. So wipe your feet at the door, and take a tour of some of the best open house deals of the week.