Out-of-Town Buyers Can’t Quit the Heartland—Even as Prices Rise

Nashville Tennessee skyline at sunset

It started as a pandemic-era trend, but it’s showing no signs of slowing down: American heartland cities are drawing young professionals and families seeking a mix of relative affordability and ample job opportunities.  Realtor.com® researchers looked at cross-market housing data for the third quarter of 2025 to identify heartland markets that attracted the most interest … Read more