While the national housing supply recently reached a four-year high, buying a home in some U.S. cities may be especially difficult in 2025, a new Zillow report suggests. To make its predictions, Zillow reviewed multiple factors — including how quickly homes have been selling,

Hartford, Conn., was also forecasted to be among the top markets by the real estate listing website, but Boston ranked 16th among the 50 metro areas compared.

With steep competition to find a home in the new year, these cities offer affordable options for buyers in the housing market.

With steep competition to find a home in the new year, these cities offer affordable options for buyers in the housing market.

Buffalo also ranked at the top of the 2024 list, making it the first market to lead the list in back-to-back years. Zillow's analysis considers such factors as home construction, the local job market and the percentage of homeownership.

Buffalo- a city that sits on New York’s western border with Canada has been named the hottest housing market for 2025, according to a new report from Zillow. This recognition comes as the city grapples with a growing gap between housing demand and supply.