When new population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau came out this week, there was something unexpected in the data that had nothing to do with numbers.

Homes In the Midwest and Northeast Saw ... Greater Cleveland saw the largest price cut, down 4.7% from September, with the Tampa metropolitan area taking runner-up status with a 3.6% cost reduction.

This pushed the median home sale price to $330,000 - the largest increase among America's 50 most populous metro areas.

Median home prices in the U.S. rose 3% year-over-year, while pending sales had the largest decline since September 2023. The Midwest is the most affordable ... price increases in the 50 most populous ...