"In August 2025, amidst a sluggish national housing market, certain cities stood out with the fastest-selling homes in the U.S., according to the latest Housing Market Trends report from Realtor.com®. Milwaukee led the pack with properties selling in just 32 days, followed closely by Buffalo and Chicago. These metros' affordability and attractiveness were attributed to high mortgage rates and list prices in other areas, prompting buyers to seek more affordable markets like these Midwest cities."
"Milwaukee, Buffalo, and Chicago were the top three fastest-selling housing markets in the U.S. in August 2025, with properties selling in 32, 37, and 37 days, respectively. Affordability and attractiveness in these cities were driven by high mortgage rates and list prices in other regions, making them more appealing to buyers. The months of supply metric in these markets indicated a seller's market, giving sellers more control and leverage in negotiations."
In August 2025, select Midwestern metros recorded the fastest home-selling times in the U.S., with Milwaukee at 32 days and Buffalo and Chicago at 37 days. High mortgage rates and elevated list prices in many regions pushed buyers toward more affordable markets, boosting demand in these cities. Low months-of-supply figures in Milwaukee, Buffalo, and Chicago created conditions consistent with a seller's market, giving sellers greater leverage in pricing and negotiations. The faster turnover contrasts with a generally sluggish national housing market, highlighting regional affordability and buyer preference shifts toward less expensive Midwestern markets.
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