Sabrina Speianu

In this 2023 update to our best markets for first-time homebuyers, we will highlight which markets surfaced to the top of our list and explore some of the factors that make them an appealing choice. Whether you’re looking for a starter home or a forever home, these markets are worth looking into in 2023.

According to Realtor.com®’s January housing data, the number of homes for sale is continuing to grow compared to last year as time on market slows but home inventory is still below pre-pandemic levels.

According to Realtor.com®’s March housing data, the inventory of homes for sale continued to grow higher than last year but this pace of growth declined slightly and inventory remained constrained compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Realtor.com’s forecast and housing market predictions on key trends that will shape the year ahead. Home prices, market trends and more as we look toward 2024.

As noted in our 2024 National Housing Forecast, at a national level, we expect that housing affordability begins to turn around as mortgage rates ease and home prices dip. Although nationwide, home sales are expected to edge just slightly higher, some markets across the country are projected to fare differently. Sales growth is the main propellant for top housing markets in 2024, with price growth also contributing, but generally to a lesser degree. Affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwes…

According to Realtor.com®’s January housing data, the number of homes for sale and new listing activity continues to improve compared to last year. However the inventory of homes for sale still has a long journey back to pre-pandemic levels. With few existing homes for sale, listing prices continue to slowly rise and time on market remains below recent years.

According to the Realtor.com April housing data, the small but meaningful affordability gains seen since the start of the year were eclipsed by a renewed rise in mortgage rates, fueled by stronger-than-expected inflation and employment readings in March and April. 

Our research team releases weekly housing trends reports looking at inventory metrics like the number of active listings and the pace of the market. Here’s what the housing market looked like the past week.

According to the Realtor.com April housing data, the housing market offered buyers more options as inventory continued to climb for the 17th straight month and new listings increased across most regions.

The U.S. housing market continued to rebalance in June 2025, with active inventory up 28.9% year over year and homes taking five days longer to sell. Buyer demand remained soft, and price cuts rose to a record 20.7% of listings, while delistings surged as some sellers held firm on pricing. Explore national and regional housing trends, including list prices, time on market, and seller behavior.