Political Differences Driving US Migration Habits

Political Differences Driving US Migration Habits

Political Differences Driving, US Migration Habits.

'Newsweek' reports that widespread political tension has driven some Americans to relocate to places with more compatible points of view.

The political divide in the United States has become one of the major drivers for people to pick and move across the country.

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According to the latest Redfin report, one-third of real estate agents said they had clients who said they were moving solely because of political reasons in 2023.

Some of the most common migration routes for homebuyers last year were from blue states to red or purple states: San Francisco to Austin; Seattle to Phoenix; New York to Orlando and other parts of Florida.

, Redfin report, via 'Newsweek'.

That's due largely to housing affordability, but some homebuyers moved because they wanted to live in a more conservative place, Redfin report, via 'Newsweek'.

'Newsweek' points out that the Redfin survey found that 40% of Texas and Florida residents said they would rather live in a state where abortion is legal.

'Newsweek' points out that the Redfin survey found that 40% of Texas and Florida residents said they would rather live in a state where abortion is legal.

Meanwhile, other U.S. residents are returning to states like New York in favor of stricter gun laws, fewer restrictions on abortions and greater acceptance of LGBTQ rights.

Many Americans are moving because of political differences and gun control issues, among other reasons.

As opinions get more divided and laws change, some folks want to live in places that match their beliefs, Ron Resha, Real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'.

Many Americans are moving because of political differences and gun control issues, among other reasons.

As opinions get more divided and laws change, some folks want to live in places that match their beliefs, Ron Resha, Real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'.

Ron Resha, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, points out that politically motivated migration could impact the 2024 presidential election.

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People are looking for places that make them feel secure and comfortable, and this could affect the upcoming political election depending on party preferences, Ron Resha, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'.

People are looking for places that make them feel secure and comfortable, and this could affect the upcoming political election depending on party preferences, Ron Resha, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'