BiggerPockets Daily The Markets Where Housing Demand is Rising
Mar 25, 2025
Discover the hottest housing markets in the Northeast and Midwest, where buyer activity is booming. Learn about the balance between rising demand and inventory shortages. Explore affordable housing opportunities in Southern cities like Ocala and Brownsville, showcasing their stability for real estate investments. Intriguing insights into overlooked markets like Bowling Green and Oklahoma City reveal potential goldmines for savvy investors.
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Increased Housing Inventory
- Active inventory has been increasing since 2022, reaching its highest point in November 2024 since January 2020.
- This suggests the market is overcoming high mortgage rates, with sellers, who are often also buyers, more open to purchasing.
Northeast Housing Demand
- The Northeast has the highest concentration of low days on market (DOM), indicating strong demand.
- Oshkosh, Wisconsin, shows the largest year-over-year DOM decline at -14%.
Hottest Housing Markets
- Realtor.com calculates a "hotness score" based on demand (unique property viewers) and DOM.
- Springfield, Massachusetts, and Rockford, Illinois, top the list of hottest markets.