Record share of homebuyers flee into the path of climate change

Research shows that people are concerned about the changing climate’s impact on their hometowns, but they’re more concerned about a lack of housing affordability, according to a new report from Redfin. Continue reading

Buying a home? 8 popular cities that are still surprisingly affordable

As buyers continue to reassess where they want to live and relocate at record rates, affordable, popular destinations can still be found — largely in Florida and Texas, according to Redfin. Continue reading

Why my opinion on Roe v. Wade doesn’t matter

Although the overturning of Roe v. Wade promises to have a massive cultural impact, some experts also posit an impact on migration patterns. Jay Thompson looks at the evidence (or lack thereof) to determine the likelihood of market disruption based on … Continue reading

Politics are polarizing — and they’re impacting where people want to live

From how well an area’s politics jibe with an individual’s own to how a place has handled the pandemic, politics are influencing where people want to live, according to Zumper. Continue reading

Rents rise in suburban and rural areas, remain flat in urban centers

Recent data from Zumper shows that suburban and rural rents grew 5 to 7 percent more than urban rents over the last year. However, some secondary cities that thrived during the pandemic are now starting to see rent declines Continue reading

Eyes on Houston: Why the city is becoming a dream location

As an agent, investor and relocation specialist in Houston, Natasha Carroll knows the city’s housing market inside out. Here’s her take on why Houston is becoming an ideal destination for many. Continue reading

Everyone is moving to Florida! Or maybe they aren’t

Despite narratives about buyers flocking to Florida, data from Atlas Van Lines and Florida’s 2020 Demographic Estimating Conference suggest the migration patterns are negligible. Continue reading