(NewsNation) — Homebuyers are scarce across much of the country, but pockets of the Northeast and Midwest are notable exceptions.
All 10 of the nation’s hottest ZIP codes in 2026 are in those two regions, according to Realtor.com’s annual report.
The rankings attempt to measure where buyer interest is strongest using two factors: the number of unique viewers each property receives on Realtor.com and the typical number of days listings remain on the market.
Number of homebuyers hits lowest level in at least 13 years
Listings in this year’s top 10 ZIPs attracted three to five times as many views per property as the U.S. average and spent 30 to 42 fewer days on the market in the first half of the year, Realtor.com said…