In 2022, Florida was the fastest-growing state in the country. But today? The state is suffering a popularity crisis. Though 1.1 people still move into Florida for every move outbound, flat growth and transplants rethinking their choice have made for a post-pandemic hangover. Mortgage applications are down, while those in neighboring states are rising. Young […]
College towns ooze the good vibes of vibrant downtowns, abundant coffee shops, built-in lecture series, touring music, and theater productions that inspire young adults to explore new ideas, find their passions, and stumble home safely. But where can new graduates actually afford to build a future that aligns with their values? Gen Z factors don’t […]
Many Floridians are considering raising their homes above hurricane storm surge. In Los Angeles, some residents burned by fires are looking to move to safer spots in New England. In both cases, homeowners are grappling with how to survive and thrive in areas prone to natural disasters like fires, floods, and earthquakes — and when […]
Election-year excitement runs high in swing states like Pennsylvania, which has already commanded an outsized slice of each candidate’s attention. By mid-July, Donald Trump visited the state 6 times, while Kamala Harris has recently launched a tour through the battleground state. This presidential election, Democrats are largely relying on young voters to turn out in […]
Americans have a history of packing their Conestoga wagons and heading to places where life might be better. They’ve packed up their gold pans and railroad hammers. They’ve left family, friends, jobs, and schools for opportunities they couldn’t get at home. While Americans to this day are some of the most mobile people in the […]
Home costs are at record highs, with mortgages costing double what they did in 2020. Building new housing could help minimize the price crunch that’s ballooned median home prices to $419,300 and make housing accessible to more Americans. Where is it already happening? It’s a simple case of supply versus demand: if you want […]
Dust off your casserole recipes; the Rust Belt isn’t out of the game just yet. With ⅓ of Americans saying climate change is a reason they’ll consider moving this year, the relative safety of cities from New York through the Upper Midwest from hurricanes and wildfires (along with their millennial and Gen-Z-friendly prices) has reenergized […]
Between 2020 and 2024, the fastest-growing cities were mid-sized gems where remote workers who wanted to live larger and cheaper. Many sought homeownership — buying a home is a key factor in where Americans choose to put down roots. But in 2025, with remote work under fire, the high quality-of-life “Zoom Towns” that boomed should […]
Here’s the quick answer: The top metro areas for job growth and salary increases in 2024 are Raleigh, NC, and Las Vegas, NV, boasting high job growth rates and substantial salary boosts. Conversely, cities like Rochester, NY, and Memphis, TN face challenges with rising unemployment and job decline. Some cities are all about the hustle. […]
