Top 10 Hot Markets and Fast Buyers

Realtor.com’s Hottest ZIP Codes report highlights the U.S. neighborhoods where homes are selling fast and buyer interest is high—despite broader market trends showing slower sales and softer prices. The 2025 edition reflects a shift in buyer priorities, shaped by affordability challenges, higher mortgage rates, and changing regional preferences.

The rankings are based on two key metrics:

Buyer demand – measured by the number of unique views per property on Realtor.com.
Market speed – tracked by how quickly listings go off the market.

ZIP codes that top the list combine strong buyer interest with fast-moving inventory, signaling limited supply and high competition. Most of these hot spots are in sought-after suburban areas, offering a balance of quieter living and proximity to major economic centers.

The 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes showcase a housing market driven by strategic buyers—those who are financially prepared, willing to relocate, and focused on long-term value. These buyers are acting quickly, thinking ahead, and selecting communities that strike the right balance between affordability, accessibility, and quality of life. With mortgage rates still elevated and inventory slowly rebounding, expect these high-performing, value-oriented suburban areas to continue leading market activity.

For more on this post see Realtor.com article – https://www.realtor.com/research/hottest-zip-codes-2025/?distinct_id=O3niMqcgL&user_email=patricia.biehl%40cbrealty.com&fbclid=IwY2xjawMAyKxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFBeUlucjZPOEZvWjZXT3MxAR6CAMoWGbiDwfSU3OTa2qh4W77X0rDfmGAACLNKs07Y6BWkdZawerZgUU6pHA_aem_3WuhUpHUtbn1g-Nj5MzFXw