"Top 2024 U.S. Homebuying Markets Revealed: Florida Misses the List"

Realtor.com's annual report ranks the 10 best U.S. cities to buy a house in 2024, with Toledo, Ohio topping the list and Oxnard/Thousand Oaks/Ventura, California coming in second. The report analyzed the country's 100 largest metropolitan areas, with half of the top metros located in California. The Midwest and Northeast markets are expected to remain popular due to affordability and quality of life amenities, while high-priced Western metros also made the list. Despite expected price growth and sales increases, affordability remains an issue for many, and sales and prices are projected to stay below pre-pandemic levels.