SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - It might come as a surprise to you, but for the fifth straight month, Springfield tops the nation’s hottest housing markets as home prices surge.

Springfield’s housing market is so hot right now, it’s attracting three times more buyers than the national average. Realtor.com ranked Springfield on top , and the Hartford area second. This demand has gotten stronger, leading to a significant growth in prices.

“Some folks, quite frankly, just look at Springfield as a very affordable place relative to some other locations in the country.” Said Peter Ruffini, the owner and broker of Re-Max Connections. He added that he wasn’t surprised by the recent results. Out of all the reasons why, he said the city of homes offers activities downtown and surrounding commun

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