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Two cities named Springfield are dominating America's hottest housing markets for different reasons

Americans are officially ghosting overpriced metro areas in favor of the humble Springfield.For the second month in a row, Springfield, Massachusetts, has been crowned the hottest housing market in America, but its Illinois namesake is stealing the spotlight with a staggering 26.6% annual price surge, recent Realtor.com data shows, bringing it to the No. 13 spot.While major metros like Boston and Chicago become increasingly unaffordable, smaller cities with deep American roots, like the "Land of Lincoln" and the "Birthplace of Basketball," are seeing a massive resurgence.BOSTON'S AFFORDABILITY...