These housing markets were the hottest in January according to Realtor.com
Published On Feb 20, 2025, 6:00 AM
Realtor.com has identified the hottest housing markets for January 2025 in the U.S. The top five markets are: 1. Manchester-Nashua, NH, with homes selling quickly at a median asking price of $579,000; 2. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, where properties received significantly more views than the national average, with a median listing time of 51 days; 3. Kenosha, WI, featuring a median home price of $335,000; 4. Norwich-New London, CT, where homes received three times the national median view rate; and 5. Worcester, MA. Overall, these markets had higher demand and inventory compared to the national average, indicating strong market activity in the Northeast and parts of Wisconsin.
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Given the high demand and quick turnover in these hot housing markets, particularly in the Northeast, there might be significant opportunities in real estate investment funds or REITs focused on these areas. The positive demand could drive prices higher.
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