Midwest and New England Cities Top List of Emerging Housing Markets With Appreciating Home Values
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Ten New England metros made the WSJ/Realtor.com list of emerging housing markets. Manchester-Nashua, NH ranked #7 and Concord, NH #8.
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Median home values in NE metros on the list range from $170K in Hartford to over $1M in Boston. Most saw solid yearly growth.
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The Midwest dominated the top 10 rankings, with lower median home values like $175K in Topeka.
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Appreciating home values are good for sellers but tough for buyers facing fewer listings, high prices, and rising rates.
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Housing appreciation is tied to strong local economies and appealing lifestyles that should continue.