Housing Market News
Migration
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
Migration Destinations Like Phoenix, Atlanta, Vegas and Austin Keep Attracting Thousands of Homebuyers From Pricey, High-Tax Metros
Twenty-five percent of Redfin.com home searchers looked to move to another metro area in the second quarter of 2019, compared to 24 percent during the same period last year.
These are the Hottest Neighborhoods in the Nation’s Top Migration Destinations
In the nation’s top migration destinations, Phoenix’s Arcadia, Sacramento’s River Park, and Atlanta’s Buckhead top users search results, among other in-demand neighborhoods.
Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle are the Most Popular Destinations for Out-of-Towners Searching for $1M-Plus Homes
Los Angeles, Seattle & San Diego are the most popular destinations for Redfin.com home searchers looking at $1M-plus listings.
Redfin Migration Report: Phoenix is the Top Destination, Particularly among Los Angelenos and People Looking to Leave Other Expensive, High-Tax Metros
Twenty-five percent of Redfin.com home searchers looked to move to another metro area in the first quarter of 2019, compared to 23 percent during the same period last year.
Mapping America’s Next Tech Hubs: A Look at Housing Market and Migration Trends in Atlanta, Austin, D.C. and Other Hot Destinations for Tech Companies
On an interactive map, we’re tracking the moves—as they relate to housing market and migration trends—of several major West Coast tech companies that have announced
Amazon’s Big Plans for Bellevue Could Spur the Seattle Suburb Back Into a Real Estate Frenzy
Home prices in Bellevue were down 6.1 percent year over year in February, but Amazon’s growth in the city could help its real estate market
