We wanted to know how Americans’ moving dreams and plans are shifting in 2026. This year’s survey shows a clear economic pivot. So what do Americans want now? Today, Americans are increasingly looking at moving in terms of their bank balances, not their lifestyle goals. While suburbs remain the top relocation preference (though they’ve slipped […]
Longer loan terms could open the door to home ownership for 1 in 85 renters in America’s 100 largest cities, but not all will benefit equally. We did the math. A 50-year mortgage term could reduce monthly payments by an average of just ~$84 while ballooning interest by an extra ~$561K on an average home […]
Which cities are best at offering first-time buyers a spot on the ladder? And which ones are Americans moving to the most?
Many former sweetheart cities are losing their crowns to these up-and-comers. Our data shows Austin’s out, while cities like Knoxville, Saint Paul, and Chicago are rising up. After years of buzz, Florida’s real estate market is “nursing a hangover.” And Austin’s once red-hot real estate market is now sagging under price reductions as homes linger […]
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Which cities have way more people who want to move out than in? We wanted to know. Using data from the moveBuddha Moving Calculator from January 2024 to October 2025, we found the top exit city in every state where searches for moves out outpace those in. We’ve already told you where they are going, […]
A third of Americans say they’d like to move abroad (62% of Gen Z) — and their Google searches prove it. In early 2025, citizenship renunciations jumped 102%, while applications for visas and residency in France, Ireland, and the UK hit record highs. Today, international move consultants say that the “majority of [their] clients” are […]
Americans are more likely to search for moves into buyer-friendly cities than renter-friendly ones — especially into cities like Ocala (FL), Kissimmee (FL), and Greensboro (NC). The most popular reason for moving in America? Housing. Most often, it’s to upgrade to a bigger, newer home. Others move to finally buy instead of rent, or to […]
Today’s 20-somethings can find it hard to fit in: they’re notoriously left off the real estate ladder and may struggle to afford housing, get a foot in the door of their careers, and uncover vibrant dating scenes to help them land the partner of their dreams. Where can they thrive? We wanted to know which […]
Americans are said to be at home where the buffalo roam (metaphorically), but it’s not always reflected in their domestic migration. In fact, movers are more typically attracted to city lights and job opportunities, and to suburbs with plenty of room to stretch out and raise a family. That isn’t the case this summer. We […]
