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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
The Share of Homebuyers Looking to Relocate Is Near Pandemic Peak
Nearly one-third of Redfin.com users looked to move away from their hometown in the fourth quarter, close to the record high set in the first
1 in 10 Homebuyers & Sellers Say Climate Risk is Main Reason For Move: Redfin Survey
About half of homebuyers and sellers cite climate-related risks as at least one reason for their move. Roughly half have spent at least $1,000 to
Movers Flock to Miami, the Most Popular Migration Destination for 4th Straight Month
Homebuyer interest in moving to a new metro area remains elevated above pre-pandemic levels, with roughly 30% of Redfin.com users looking to relocate, as remote
Most Recent Movers Think Climate Change Will Impact Their Area
63% of people who moved during the pandemic believe climate change is or will be an issue in the place they now live. Homeowners were twice as likely as renters to have researched climate issues before moving.
Share of Homebuyers Looking to Relocate Dips Slightly in October
30% of Redfin.com users looked to move metros last month, down from 32% at the start of 2021 but still above the 26% share we
34% of Recent Movers Live In Single-Income Households, Up From 29% Before the Pandemic: Survey
More than three-quarters of respondents report feeling happier after relocating. More than one-third (34%) of people who moved during the coronavirus pandemic live in a
