(NewsNation) — Much of the country’s housing market was stuck in neutral in 2025, but midsize Midwestern cities told a different story.
Six of the 10 most popular housing markets were in the region, with affordability playing a key role, Zillow data shows.
Rockford, Illinois, topped Zillow’s annual rankings, with homes typically going under contract in just five days. That pace made the northern Illinois city one of the fastest-moving markets.
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Carmel and South Bend, Indiana, also cracked the top 10, along with Dearborn, Michigan; Toledo, Ohio; and Springfield, Illinois…