A record 25% of home searchers looked to move to a different U.S. metro in January, many in search of relatively affordable housing, said Redfin, Seattle. And Bankrate.com, New York, said Austin, Texas ranked highest for first-time home buyers.
Tag: Migration Trends
Some Homeowners Ready to Move, but Feel ‘Stuck’
High mortgage rates and persistently high home prices have a majority of homeowners who want to move feeling stuck in their current homes, according to the Point Homeowner Sentiment and Moving Survey.
Redfin: Home Relocation Near Record High
The share of Redfin.com users looking to move to a different metro area is near its record high as high rates and prices up the appeal of affordable places.
MBA Chart of the Week Nov. 10 2022: Housing Migration
This week’s MBA Chart of the Week shows the reasons for leaving one’s previous residence. The three main reasons in the 2021 AHS are wanting a larger or better-quality home (17.7%), wanting a more desirable neighborhood (15.6%) and forming their own household (14.4%).
MBA Chart of the Week Nov. 10 2022: Housing Migration
This week’s MBA Chart of the Week shows the reasons for leaving one’s previous residence. The three main reasons in the 2021 AHS are wanting a larger or better-quality home (17.7%), wanting a more desirable neighborhood (15.6%) and forming their own household (14.4%).
Record-High Number of Homebuyers Ready to Move Elsewhere
Redfin, Seattle, said rising mortgage rates and persistently high home prices are motivating many buyers who remain in the market to relocate to more affordable areas.
Record Share of Homebuyers Relocate, Driven by Moves Away from Expensive Coastal Areas
A record 33.9% of Redfin.com users nationwide looked to move from one metro to another in July and August, up from 32.6% in the second quarter and 26% before the pandemic.
Redfin: Record Share of Homebuyers Looking to Relocate
Redfin, Seattle, reported the share of homebuyers looking to relocate jumped in July as high mortgage rates and home prices motivated Americans to move to more affordable areas.
8 of 10 Largest U.S. Cities Lose Population; Sun Belt Grows
Sun Belt cities have benefited from U.S. population shifts over the past several decades, the Census Bureau reported this month; new data show the top 15 fastest-growing U.S. cities are entirely in the South and West.
More Willing to Relocate to Buy Affordable Home
Homebuyers—particularly first-time buyers squeezed by competition and soaring home prices—are considering many options, including relocating to other parts of the country, said Bankrate, New York. And according to a similar report from Redfin, Seattle, migrating could be their best option.