The Top U.S. Cities Immune to the Housing Market Malaise—Where Price Growth Is Surging
By Margaret Heidenry | realtor.com The housing market has been stagnant for several years now, with high home prices and unpredictable mortgage rates sidelining buyers and sellers alike. But some U.S. metros seem to be defying the real estate market malaise. In these places, not only are homes selling at a quicker pace than the rest of the country, but prices are up as well. Indeed, in its latest data analysis, which ranks the nation’s 20 hottest markets, Realtor.com® found that home prices are flat everywhere, seeing only a 2% rise in March—except for the hottest markets, which rose by 5.3% annually. “Prices increased slightly nationwide in March, but the month’s hottest markets saw more substantial price...
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