Realtor.com data highlights significant growth in home prices across affordable areas, identifying Sheffield, AL, and Apache Junction, AZ, as standout regions with a 50% surge. Amid economic uncertainty, increased competition for these lower-cost homes has driven up demand, showcasing a shift in potential housing investment areas. The analysis filtered ZIP codes based on quality price growth and listing counts to reveal emerging property trends, suggesting owners in these regions could benefit from rising asset values.
"Many of the ZIP codes where home prices have increased the most over the last year are relatively affordable. High housing costs have increased demand for affordable homes, which increases competition and home prices."
"To create the list, Realtor.com filtered ZIP codes for data quality based on price growth and listing count in the first three months of 2024 and 2025."
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