The hottest ZIP codes in the US this year, according to an analysis by realtor.com, are in less populous, less expensive areas where people can socially distance with ease and not worry about breaking the bank if their jobs become less secure during a time of widespread economic uncertainty
Although Colorado Springs ranked as the hottest market for the third consecutive month, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Topeka, Kansas, also rose the ranks to make the top 5 hottest markets
Realtor.com says Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Phoenix, Arizona, will be among the places with the biggest increases in home prices and sales
These cities' home values are strengthening, along with their economy
And 20 markets where they are still losing money on average
Propertyshark.com compares San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles
Realtor.com metrics show California, Colorado and Texas markets are strong