The Northeast continues to dominate the nation’s hottest housing markets, with Rochester, Hartford, Boston and Buffalo among the top five. Tight inventory — as low as one month of supply — is sustaining multiple offers and above-asking sales despite affordability pressures. Agents say well-priced, well-maintained homes remain especially competitive. AI Summary
The Northeast continues to command a disproportionate share of the nation’s hottest housing markets, with four of the top five metros located in New England or New York, according to the latest weekly HousingWire Data.
Rochester, N.Y.; Hartford, Conn.; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Boston, Mass.; and Buffalo, N.Y., ranked as the nation’s five hottest single-family housing markets for the week ending Aug. 7…