Category: Market Stats

Realtor.com® identified this set of the 10 best markets for first-time homebuyers to help guide young Americans seeking a place to put their roots down. Affordability, availability, and amenities are the guiding principles of this analysis, with attention paid also to the economic health of the surrounding area and the strength of the local housing market.

The Realtor.com® Market Hotness rankings take into account two aspects of the housing market: 1) market demand, as measured by unique views per property on Realtor.com, and 2) the pace of the market as measured by the number of days a listing remains active on Realtor.com.

As housing costs rise, inventory supply lags demand, and the path to homeownership becomes more precarious, all candidates in next month’s Democratic primary for Rochester mayor agree that housing is one of the most important issues in this election.