These midsize Midwestern cities were the hottest places to buy homes in 2025

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The sun sets on the Illinois State Capitol in downtown Springfield.
Springfield, Illinois, was the ninth most popular market for home buyers this year, according to a Zillow analysis.

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My husband and I moved back in with my parents to save money. It was rocky at first, and then we found a shared hobby.

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Naomi George

We spent 2 years living on the road, with no plans to settle down. Then, a Texas beach town changed our minds.

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After years of losing myself and my female friendships, I got divorced. Now, I've built a life I love with my best friend.

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Liz Regalia

I live in a small mobile home at 81. I have everything I need.

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Jane Post knitting in her cozy, tiny home.
Jane Post knitting in her cozy, tiny home.

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Interior designers share 5 bathroom trends that'll be huge next year and 3 that will be out

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A green bathtub and tiled wall in a luxurious bathroom.
Bold colors and statement tiles will be in bathrooms everywhere this year.

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Business Insider's 2025 Rising Stars of Real Estate

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Photo collage featuring Rising stars of real estate 2025 (Erica Sachse, Amy Rossetti, and JJ Rivers)

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2 best friends bought a house together before they turned 25. They're still happy with their decision 3 years later.

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Sophie Harper and Madison White became homeowners in 2022.

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A 600-year-old British estate, which has been visited by royalty, is on sale for $4.7 million. Take a look.

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Maunsel House is on sale for the first time in centuries.

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I live on the same property as my ex. Our daughter doesn't have to move her stuff around and gets time with both of us.

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Katie Lynch and her ex-husband live on the same property.

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