America’s hottest housing markets aren’t in flashy coastal cities — they’re in communities across the Midwest and South. Even as the national market cools, areas in states like Missouri and Kentucky are seeing double-digit price growth while remaining within reach for middle-income buyers.Recent data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) ranked the top five single-family metro areas with the highest home price appreciation last quarter. Missouri’s Cape Girardeau held the top spot with a nearly 20% ...

Core Insights - Homes.com released a report analyzing home price trends in November, indicating moderate home price appreciation with a nationwide median increase of 2.4% year-over-year, reaching $385,000 [2][3] Market Trends - Homeownership affordability has slightly improved due to income growth and a decline in mortgage interest rates by approximately 0.7 percentage points since late May [3] - The inventory of homes for sale increased by 17.9% year-over-year, marking the highest November level since 2015, which suggests a better balance between supply and demand [3] Regional Performance - The Midwest region outperformed other areas, with notable price increases in Cleveland (11.6%), Cincinnati (10.0%), Pittsburgh (8.7%), and Saint Louis (7.5%) [4] - Despite some markets experiencing price declines, such as Jacksonville, Florida with a 4.1% drop, nearly 65% of the 1,000 markets tracked by Homes.com showed price appreciation over the past year [4]

Core Insights - Homes.com, a leading online residential marketplace by CoStar Group, reported a 2% increase in national home prices in September compared to the same month last year [1] - The median home price reached $385,000, which is an increase of $7,000 from September of the previous year [1] Price Trends - National home price appreciation continued in September, indicating a stable upward trend in the housing market [1] - The report includes analysis of price trends across major metropolitan areas and different types of houses, reflecting a comprehensive view of the market dynamics [1]