The 20 Best Cities to Buy a Home in This Winter

Snowstorms and cold temperatures aren’t necessarily terms you want to hear when you’re moving… but it turns out, you may want to put on your winter parka and get your moving truck ready.

According to最近的一份报告Zillow的研究, this winter could indeed be a great time to buy for potential homebuyers. Mortgage interest rates are on the uptick and 2019 will be no different:The Economy Forecast Agencypredicts that the mortgage rate will hit 5.46 percent in November 2019, up from its current 4.81 percent rate. Rents are also rising, albeit slowly, but may appreciate faster in the future as potential buyers delay their buying possibilities due to加息.

2019 isn’t officially here, but many think of December as a throwaway month for big decisions, meaning the end of the year is a common stand-still time for real estate. Many homes that were put on the market in the late summer will drop in listing price to attract buyers. Additionally, those homeowners who are desperate to sell will accept lower offers. While the median listing price is $275,000, according toZillow, the mediansaleprice is lower at $225,700.

So, would sooner rather than later be better for home buying? Yes, yes indeed. Not only may you walk away with a better price, you also could have a better home buying experience (Here are some otherexpert-approved reasonsto buy in the cold months).

As part of their research, Zillow compiled a list of 20 American cities where it makes the most sense to buy a home this winter. These cities rank high for changes in listing with a price cut, affordability, benefits of renting over buying, and low relative median home values. If you’re on the market for a big move and potentially a new city, make sure to check out homes in some of the following cities:

Known as the home base of major corporations like Boeing, Microsoft and Amazon, Seattle has become one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. According tothe World Population Review, the city’s population is estimated to be 659,000, with its metropolitan area being approximately 3.5 million people—more than half of the state’s total population.
Zillow lists 2,064 homes for sale within the Seattle area. Many of the available homes are condominiums, starting at $169,900. Some of the most popular single family homes for sale arethis four-bedroom Craftsman in West Seattlefor $550,000,3 -bedroom cottage with bamboo floors in Morningside Heightsfor $698,000, anda 2010 remodel with a deck in Rainier Beachfor $515,000.

Since Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird” reflected on the director’s upbringing in Sacramento, the city appeared on more travel-guides and must-see lists over the course of 2018. The state capital has seen a renaissance of sorts, labeled as one of the most popular cities for millennials to move to bythe Sacramento Bee, and becoming a great option for tech workers in the San Francisco Bay Area looking for a bit more space (and a lengthy commute).

Currently, the median sales price is $325,000 and the median rent is $1,800. According to Trulia, 37 percent of Sacramento residents are single, 54 percent are homeowners, and the median household income is just over $47,000. Zillow currently has 1,601 homes on the market in Sacramento, with some of the most popular beingan East Sacramento cottage with an outdoor deckfor $529,000, anda newly-painted four-bedroom ranch in Parkwayfor $309,000.

With a population of just over 300,000 and a metro population of over 2 million, this major Ohio city isthe fastest growing economic power in the Midwest.Cincinnati is home to nine companies on the Fortune 500 list, including Kroger, Procter and Gamble, and Macy’s. It also has numerous area hospitals and a large library system for potential employees.
According toU.S. Real Estate News, Cincinnati can be one of the more affordable major metropolitan cities, and its job prospects offer potential residents lucrative careersandan affordable lifestyle. The Zillow home value index for the city is $138,700, with 1,853 homes currently listed. Popular home listings include3 -bedroom with an outdoor barbecue in Madisonvillefor $160,000,a five-bedroom Victorian with five fireplaces and granite countertops in Mt. Lookoutfor $384,900, anda renovated two-level condominium in West Endfor $299,000.

Atlanta has become a major player in the film industryover the past decade—”The Walking Dead,” “Baby Driver,” “Black Panther,” and “Atlanta” have all filmed there in recent years. But that’s not all there is in this budding southern city. The city of nearly 500,000 is also home to the headquarters of seven Fortune 100 companies, including Coca-Cola, Home Depot, and Delta Air Lines.Of current residents, 48.3 percent are college graduates, the per capita income is $38,686, and 46.8 percent of residents are between 25 and 54.
Zillow shows nearly 5,000 home listings for the metropolitan city, with options both high and low. Some of the most popular includea five-bedroom with a huge master closet and bathroom in Wexwood Glenfor $450,000,a contemporary four-level home with a roof terrace in Channing Valleyfor $549,000, anda Cape Cod style house with spectacular views of the city in Hunter Hillsfor $249,000.

Known as the cultural, economic and financial center of South Florida, Miami covers about 56.6 square miles of the southeasternmost U.S. state, withan estimated population of 21.31 million and representing 13.11 percent of the state’s total population. Miami is home toa few major industries, namely tourism, financial services, and media, but is also known as the cruise capital of the world and holds significant research institutes, medical centers and biotechnology industries.
There are currently over 6,000 home listings in the area on Zillow, withthe current home value index at $334,500 and the median price of homes being $480,000. Popular listings includea spacious mid-century renovation in Coral Wayfor $495,000,a 1920s three-bedroom Mediterranean homein Upper Eastside for $679,000, anda spacious five-bedroom with an outdoor deck in Shenandoahfor $542,000.