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

Share of homebuyers looking to move cities hits new high

Homebuyers have been dropping out of the market. Of the ones who are still in, more are eyeing a cross-city relocation, Redfin data suggests. Continue reading

Now LiveEasy, moving concierge is all-in on life after closing

Moving technology and concierge company MoveEasy has rebranded as LiveEasy to accommodate new tools, better connectivity and its introduction to the rental market. Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE: MooveGuru acquires relocation competitor Relocator

The deal was inked for “eight figures” and brings to MooveGuru a number of substantial mortgage marketing partnerships, according to news sent exclusively to Inman. Continue reading

‘Great Reshuffling’ could impact elections in Arizona, Nevada: Redfin

Redfin data shows that Arizona and Nevada were the second and third most popular states respectively for people moving away from California in 2020. Continue reading

Amid COVID, Americans relocated to battleground states in droves

As midterm elections approach, Zillow crunched housing data and found that enough Americans relocated to key counties in red and purple states in 2021 to potentially shift political leanings. Continue reading

Regret, reduce, relocate: The 6 biggest US luxury trends of 2022

Amid a persistent uptick in interest rates, lingering inflation and economic uncertainty, luxury homebuyers are changing habits ever so slightly. Coldwell Banker notes six big trends to watch. Continue reading

Record number of buyers looking to relocate to ‘affordable’ areas

A record-high number of homebuyers are prioritizing affordability as high home prices and mortgage rates limit their ability to buy homes in many United States cities, according to a new report from Redfin. Continue reading

Climate-induced relocation inspires natural risk resource, AreaHub

The company offers a wide array of free reports, data and bonafide research on every way the outside world can impact a relocation decision. It can also benefit agents looking to help clients. Continue reading

6 tips for giving out-of-town buyers next-level service

If you’re helping buyers look for homes from a distance, with only a short trip to make their final decision in person, here’s how to create systems and processes to make working with out-of-town buyers more effective, efficient and rewarding. Continue reading