Surprising Massachusetts City Hits No. 1 on the Hottest Housing Markets List-Yet Owes Its Rank to Another City
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"Springfield's hotness means that high demand is met with low inventory as buyers claim available homes," says Hannah Jones, Realtor.com senior economic research analyst, highlighting the competitive nature of the market.
"One of the reasons that markets around Boston have done so well is the success of Boston itself," explains Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale, pointing out the impact of Boston's educational and job opportunities on surrounding areas.
"With an abundance of high-skilled jobs, we also see more flexible work arrangements, either remote or hybrid positions, advertised in Boston-area job postings," Hale adds, underlining the shift in work flexibility benefiting nearby markets.
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