Ellicott City and Columbia, MD were named #8 on CNN Money’s annual list of the Top 100 places to live for 2012. Waldorf was named # 20, Gaithersburg #23 and Germantown #24. In 2011, the above cities were absent from the Top 100 and were replaced by Montgomery Village at #40, Eldersburg at #67 and Crofton at #82. CNN Money names America’s best small towns based on “the qualities American families care about most - great job opportunities, top-notch schools, safe streets, economic strength, nice weather, plenty to do, and more.” Interested in seeing the homes for sale in these top cities? Start your home search now! For the full list of 2012 cities, read the full article at CNN Money. [Image source: Erin Hasselgren]