The No. 1 Michigan Thanksgiving Side Dish is a Good One
If you love food, and chances are you do, then one of your favorite holidays is coming up soon: Thanksgiving. When it comes to this celebrated holiday, people often debate…
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If you love food, and chances are you do, then one of your favorite holidays is coming up soon: Thanksgiving. When it comes to this celebrated holiday, people often debate about what Thanksgiving dishes and side dishes are the most popular.
Well, debate no longer, as Scholaroo.com has put together its favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes Report. The report is "a study of the preferences and trends of people in the U.S. conducted by the educational research company and website search engine Scholaroo - Americans' favorite dish to spend the holiday celebrating with loved ones is the creamy, delicious, and easy-to-make mashed potatoes," according to a release.
"Thanksgiving is one of America’s most anticipated and loved holidays, being celebrated without an established gift component, in which everyone gives thanks for the things they have," the study states. "When you think of Thanksgiving traditions, the delicious dishes typical of the celebration soon come to mind. Mashed potatoes, casseroles, sauces, and other delicious side dishes from different cultures make the perfect combination for the big star of the feast: a juicy, well-cooked, huge turkey!"
So, what's most popular in Michigan? The most popular Thanksgiving side dish in the Mitten is a classic: green bean casserole. As a vegetarian, I always love to munch on green beans on Turkey Day. It's also the favorite side dish in 12 states, making it one of the most popular side dishes in the entire country. No. 2 is mashed potatoes, which is also the favorite side dish in 21 states, making it the most popular side dish in America. No. 3 is corn bread, followed by corn casserole at No. 4 and baked sweet potatoes to round out the top five. Find the full study of the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in America here. What's your favorite Turkey Day side dish? Reach out to me on social media and let us know.
Housing costs are coming down a bit, largely because interest rates have been on the rise all year, but it's still a pretty expensive time to purchase a home. If you're looking to purchase a house, as it turns out, two Michigan cities have been ranked among the hottest housing markets in the U.S. The reason they're so hot, according to the report, is because they are more affordable than many other areas of the country.
Realitor.com has put together a list of the 20 hottest housing markets in America, based on the latest housing report. The study notes that the latest tally of the hottest housing markets are largely also very affordable markets, which is why they are so popular. "Pricey western markets have been replaced with more affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest, which account for 17 of the 20 hot markets," the report states. "Overall, 16 of August’s hottest markets had median listing prices below the national median. The average listing price for the 20 hottest markets was $332,000 in August, 23.6% lower than the national median, the biggest gap between the metrics since August 2021. Overall, 13 states were represented on our list of top 20 hottest housing markets in August as buyers spread out to find affordable metro areas."
They also add that cost wise, prices are finally falling a little bit. Chances are, they'll fall more in the coming months. "The median national home price for active listings has finally showed signs of slowing, falling to $435,000 in August, up 14.3% year-on-year," the study states.
The states featured in Realtor.com's top 20 list this month are Connecticut, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Wisconsin. So, which Michigan cities made the cut? Read on for the full list of the 12 top hottest housing markets in the U.S., and find the full study with additional information here.
Top 12 Hottest Housing Markets in the U.S. for August/September 2022
This list is via Realtor.com.
12. Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, Tenn.-Va.
Median Listing Price If Active Within Period: $289,900
Median Days On Market: 35
Viewers per Property vs US: 2.7
11. Reading, Pa.
Median Listing Price If Active Within Period: $264,950
Median Days On Market: 32
Viewers per Property vs US: 1.8
10. Springfield, Mass.
Median Listing Price If Active Within Period: $344,900
Median Days On Market: 33
Viewers per Property vs US: 1.9
9. Fort Wayne, Ind.
Median Listing Price If Active Within Period: $295,000
Median Days On Market: 29
Viewers per Property vs US: 1.8
8. Worcester, Mass.-Conn.
Median Listing Price If Active Within Period: $449,900
Median Days On Market: 30
Viewers per Property vs US: 1.8
7. Monroe, Mich.
Median Listing Price If Active Within Period: $245,950
Median Days On Market: 32
Viewers per Property vs US: 2.1
6. Portland-South Portland, Maine
Median Listing Price If Active Within Period: $550,000
Median Days On Market: 34
Viewers per Property vs US: 2.7
5. Burlington, N.C.
Median Listing Price If Active Within Period: $375,000
Median Days On Market: 27
Viewers per Property vs US: 1.8
4. Springfield, Ohio
Median Listing Price If Active Within Period: $167,400
Median Days On Market: 30
Viewers per Property vs US: 2.2
3. Rochester, N.Y.
Median Listing Price If Active Within Period: $225,450
Median Days On Market: 23
Viewers per Property vs US: 2.1
2. La Crosse-Onalaska, Wis.-Minn.
Median Listing Price If Active Within Period: $349,650
Median Days On Market: 27
Viewers per Property vs US: 2.2
1. Manchester-Nashua, N.H.
Median Listing Price If Active Within Period: $483,450
Median Days On Market: 27
Viewers per Property vs US: 3.2
