19% of House Hunters Are Looking to Relocate—And They’re Headed to the Sun Belt
Redfin, a subsidiary of Rocket Companies, reports that 19.1% of U.S. house hunters looked to move to a new metro in Q1 2026, the highest share since records began in 2021. This record relocation rate is attributed to affordability pressures, with homebuyers seeking lower costs in Sun Belt destinations like Orlando, FL. The most popular destinations for relocating buyers were overwhelmingly in Florida, including Orlando, North Port, Miami and Cape Coral.
Key figures
- Relocation share
- 19.1%
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