Robin Ruffolo, Realtor with HomeSmart Connect

COME ON DOWN TO THE CAROLINAS!

In 2025, more Americans left New York, Hawaii, Alaska, and California than any other states, according to new U.S. Census data.

Housing affordability appears to be a key factor. States with the biggest outflows rank among the least affordable in the nation, while those with strong net growth, like South Carolina, Idaho, and North Carolina, score higher on affordability and homebuilding.

The housing market is cooling, and some once-booming regions are feeling it most.

Realtor.com analyzed the top metros where homes are sitting on the market much longer than last year.

Learn more about the cities that are slowing down the fastest: https://rltor.cm/y5iad8