NO BUBBLE IN SIGHT.

• Position: NC TREND: Pulse: News and insights

There's good news for anyone planning to sell a house this year: Home sales in many Southern cities are expected to grow by 5% or more, outpacing the national rate of 2.5%, according to realtor.com's 2018 National Housing Forecast. Sales in the Charlotte region are predicted to grow by 6%, while prices should gain 3%. Raleigh is one of Trulia's 10 fast-growing markets to watch in 2018. Driving the trend are Generation Xers transitioning back from renting to owning after the recession. Even apartment-loving millennials are expected to contribute as they make their first forays into homeownership.

CASH IS KING

Housing is so hot. the percentage of all-cash transactions is up nationwide to about 29%, higher than the 20% common in...