This Affordable Heartland State Has the Most In-Demand Housing Markets in the Country

Best known as the heart of the domestic cheese industry and the home of the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin is now drawing attention for having some of the nation`s hottest housing markets.

For the fifth consecutive month, Springfield, MA, took the crown as the nation`s most in-demand city, according to the Realtor.com® September 2025 Hottest Housing Markets. 

But overall, Wisconsin dominates in the latest ranking, with seven of the 20 hottest markets located in the Badger State. ...

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