Redfin: Drought-Affected Areas Seeing Growth

An estimated $17 trillion worth of homes—nearly 25 million properties—experienced intense drought in August, up 42% from a year earlier. It’s not stopping property-hungry borrowers, according to Redfin, Seattle.

Survey: Pandemic Continues to Influence Moving Decisions

United Van Lines, St. Louis, released its 45th Annual National Movers Study, showing Americans were on the move to lower-density areas and to be closer to their families throughout last year.

Smaller Metros—and Fewer Disasters—On Home Buyers’ Radar Screens

The coronavirus has caused a sea change in Americans’ attitudes toward home. With millions now working from home—many permanently—they are rethinking everything: how to repurpose rooms; how many cars they need to own; and especially, where they want to live, not where they need to live.

U.S. Population Growth Continues to Slow

Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows 42 states and the District of Columbia had fewer births in 2019 than 2018, while eight states saw a birth increase. With fewer births in recent years and the number of deaths increasing, natural increase (or births minus deaths) has declined steadily over the past decade.