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Here Are Eight U.S. Migration Hotspots Where Homes Are Still Relatively Affordable
As a record share of homebuyers move to different parts of the country, prices in popular destinations like Miami and Phoenix have shot up. But
A Record Share of Homebuyers Are Relocating as Skyrocketing Housing Costs Make Affordable Areas Even More Attractive
Nearly one-third (32.3%) of Redfin.com users looked to move away from their hometown in the first quarter, an all-time high. The number of homebuyers leaving
A Record Share of U.S. Homebuyers Are Looking to Relocate as Prices Skyrocket
With home prices up 16% from a year ago and mortgage rates rising, many Americans are searching for homes in more affordable areas. The share
Nearly 1 in 3 Homebuyers Is Looking to Relocate, an All-Time High
Redfin’s chief economist predicts the share of Americans relocating will keep increasing as the year goes on, with rising mortgage rates and skyrocketing rents making
Out-of-Town Buyers Have Nearly 30% More to Spend on Homes Than Locals in Migration Hotspots Like Nashville, Atlanta and Miami
Relocators have more to spend on homes than locals in 42 of the 49 cities included in this analysis. The average out-of-towner moving to Nashville
Home Prices Are Soaring in America’s Most Popular Migration Destinations
Phoenix, Dallas and Orlando were the most popular migration destinations of 2021. But with home prices up roughly 30% in certain Sun Belt hotspots, some
50% of Homeowners Who Moved Recently Cited Crime as Important Factor: Survey
Crime and safety was the most commonly cited factor for homeowners deciding where to move. For renters it was cost of living, with climate change at the bottom of the ranking.
30% of Homebuyers Looked to Move Metros in the Third Quarter, the Lowest Share Since 2020
Interest in relocation fell for the second-straight quarter as life continued to return to normal following pandemic lockdowns. Still, migration remained more common than it
1 in 7 Recent Movers Refuse to Live In a Place Where Abortion Is Fully Legal: Redfin Survey
A similar share—about 1 in 8—would only live somewhere abortion is fully legal. The lion’s share of respondents prefer to live in a place with
Interest in Relocation Dips Slightly, With 30% of House Hunters Looking to Move to a Different Metro Area
That’s down from a peak of 32% at the start of the year, but higher than the 26% level we saw early in the pandemic.
Miami Has Seen Migration of Homebuyers Triple Since Last Year
Three of the 10 most popular migration destinations in July were in the Sunshine State, which faces high risk from storms and rising sea levels.
More People Are Moving In Than Out of Areas Facing High Risk From Climate Change
The U.S. counties with the largest share of homes facing high heat, drought, fire, flood and storm risk saw their populations grow from 2016-2020 due
