Housing markets in the western part of the US remain hot. Data released Tuesday by the brokerage firm Zillow showed that eight of the 10 hottest US markets are located west of the Mississippi River, including five in California.
Homes in these 10 markets are selling like hotcakes
The 10 hottest housing markets in the US, taking into account days on the market and percentage of houses with price cuts.
"The overall recovery has been more robust in many coastal markets, especially on the West Coast, with fast home value appreciation, strong job growth, and solid income gains," Zillow's chief economist, Dr. Svenja Gudell, said. "Many of these markets are also experiencing above-average housing demand coupled with limited inventory, putting sellers in the driver's seat."
Here's a look at the 10 hottest housing markets in the US, taking into account days on the market and percentage of houses with price cuts.
10. Boston
Days homes are listed on Zillow: 74
Percent of listings with price cut: 8.9%
Source: Zillow
9. Charlotte, North Carolina
Percent of listings with price cut: 8.6%
Source: Zillow
8. San Diego
Percent of listings with price cut: 9.0%
Source: Zillow
7. Los Angeles
Percent of listings with price cut: 7.9%
Source: Zillow
6. Portland, Oregon
Days homes are listed on Zillow: 64
Percent of listings with price cut: 7.7%
Source: Zillow
5. Sacramento, California
Percent of listings with price cut: 7.5%
Source: Zillow
4. Seattle
Percent of listings with price cut: 6.6%
Source: Zillow
3. Denver
Percent of listings with price cut: 6.5%
Source: Zillow
2. San Jose, California
Percent of listings with price cut: 6.0%
Source: Zillow
1. San Francisco
Percent of listings with price cut: 5.4%
Source: Zillow
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