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Americans are migrating from Democratic urban areas to more affordable suburbs and rural areas that lean Republican. But will they turn any red states blue?

Homes sold faster in September than in August for the first time since 2016

Suburban homes are seeing stronger price acceleration, improved time on market, and are viewed more on realtor.com® than homes in urban areas

- Home prices are accelerating at double last year's pace

- Wildfires, hurricanes and Labor Day drove declines in the number of homes for sale

Weekly data also shows a slight decline in housing demand as measured by buyer traffic

The national median listing price climbed 10% to $350,000 in August as homes are selling at their fastest pace in 15 months

Real estate activity grows beyond pre-pandemic pace for sixth week in a row

For-sale and off-market properties across the contiguous U.S. now include Flood Facto(TM) from First Street Foundation and FEMA flood data