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In this Northeastern Town, Experts Say Homes are Selling Faster Than Anywhere Else in the US
Selling a home can take months, and that doesn't even include the prep work and appraisals that are required before you can list your property. But once you've got all your ducks in a row and the listing is up, you can finally start counting down to the offer. It's well known that in some areas of the country, real estate listings barely last a week online, while in others, homes can sit for months, waiting for the perfect buyer. A recent study of the "for sale" data from Realtor.com for over 900 U.S. metropolitan areas in the past months, done by marketing agency Premier Online Marketing, showed that the top ten U.S. cities that boast the shortest amount of time on the market are located in the Midwestexcept for one.Ahead, we're breaking down the ten cities in the United States where homes sell the fastest, including the average selling price in each place.Related StoriesRochelle, IllinoisMedian Days on Market: 30Average Listing Price: $274,900This suburb of Chicago boasts an average on-market time of just 30 days for newly listed homes. Rochelle is one of the more affordable towns near a major metropolitan area, with a median home price of just under $275,000. Rochelle is just 80 miles west of the city and is known for being a transportation hub with several major US highways passing through the town.Springfield, Ohiohalbergman//Getty ImagesMedian Days on Market: 30Average Listing Price: $226,000Just 25 miles Northeast of Dayton sits the picturesque town of Springfield, Ohio. The area, now infamous for former President Trump's false pet-eating claims, features a robust real estate market. Homes, at an average price of $226,000, are selling a mere 30 days after being listed. Oshkosh-Neenah, WisconsinMedian Days on Market: 29Average Listing Price: $329,900Arguably best known as the birthplace of OshKosh B'Gosh, a clothing company, the Oshkosh-Neenah area also has a speedy real estate market. Here, homes are sold for an average of $329,000 in just under 30 days. Milwaukee-Waukesha, WisconsinHenryk Sadura//Getty ImagesMedian Days on Market: 29Average Listing Price: $399,000Situated along the Fox River, Waukesha, Wisconsin is a part of the greater Milwaukee metropolitan area. Known for its breweries and bustling arts scene, this is an excellent place to raise a family. Here, homes sell 29 days after being listed, on average, and are purchased for a median price of just under $400k.Ashland, OhioMedian Days on Market: 26Average Listing Price: $249,000Southwest of Cleveland, Ashland, Ohio, is the seat of Ashland County. Here, homes are finding buyers in a mere 26 days. The average cost of houses in this area hovers around $249,000.Defiance, OhioMedian Days on Market: 26Average Listing Price: $209,900Despite the feisty name, Defiance, Ohio, is known as a tranquil place to live. Here, homes spend a mere 26 days on the market before selling for an average price of $209,900. The closest metropolitan area to Defiance is Fort Wayne, Indiana.Fremont, OhioDouglas Sacha//Getty ImagesMedian Days on Market: 25Average Listing Price: $185,900In Fremont, Ohio, 25 miles west of Sandusky, newly listed homes spend just an average of 25 days on the market. Fremont is a relatively affordable place to purchase a family home, with the median price being well under $200,000 at $185,900. Fremont is home to the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.Midland, MichiganMedian Days on Market: 25Average Listing Price: $326,500Homes listed in Midland, Michigan spend an average of 25 days on the market before selling for the area's median price of $326,500. Midland is just west of Bay City, Michigan, and is home to the Chippewa Nature Center.Rockford, Illinoisbenkrut//Getty ImagesMedian Days on Market: 25Average Listing Price: $215,000Rockford, Illinois is home to a clutch of museums, including the Burpee Museum of Natural History, the Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, and the Rockford Art Museum. In this area of Illinois, homes spend an average of 25 days on the market and sell at a median price of $215,000.Manchester-Nashua, New HampshireDenisTangneyJr//Getty ImagesMedian Days on Market: 23Average Listing Price: $550,000At just 23 days, homes for sale in the Manchester-Nashua area of New Hampshire boast the shortest time spent on the market on this entire list. While the average home price in this part of the country is slightly higher at $550,000, this area is beloved for its schools, proximity to nature, and overall quality of life. Follow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok.
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