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Jessica Share

Jessica Share

Dr. Jessica Share is a former academic with a Ph.D. in philosophy who loves researching issues in population studies, higher education and geo economics. Her writing specializes in data-driven storytelling about where people are moving to and from across the U.S., with a deep connection to macro factors and other trends driving these changes.

Posts by Jessica Share

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Can a 50-Year Mortgage Fix Housing Affordability? The Data Says Mostly No

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 […]

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moveBuddha’s Moving Forecast: The Most Popular Cities to Move to in 2026

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 States Google Moving Abroad Most—And Where Do They Dream of 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 […]

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Where Americans Are Moving: Buyer-Friendly Cities Outpace Renter Havens

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 […]

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These Cities Are Giving Gen Z Vibes: The Most 20-Something Places in the U.S.

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 […]

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July-August 2025 Moving Trends: Top States Americans Are Moving To

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 […]

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2025’s Most Popular College Towns in the U.S.

College towns: they’re places where residents can catch theatrical performances and concerts they won’t get in other small towns. They might also find cozy bookstores with big-name readings, coffee joints with all-night hours, and football games that turn autumn Saturdays into all-town parties. That makes them popular spots to settle for folks of all ages […]

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