Why do you want to move? Why does anyone want to move?
Whatever the reason, it's a good thing that people move -- it keeps me in business!
Arun Barman, Research Economist at the National Association of REALTORS examined U.S. Census data and drew the following conclusions:
- 5.8 percent of those over the age of 16 moved, because they wanted to own a home rather than rent
- 13.5 percent of people moved for some "other family reason"
- 10.8 percent of people moved to establish their own household
- About a fifth of people moved for a job related reason
Copyright National Association of REALTORS®. Reprinted with permission.
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Good reasons all! Different strokes for different folks.
I do not want to move! I am not going to put myself through the stress that buyers and sellers experience. Guess I will never be a success in Real Estate.
However I do love to sell all kinds of homes.
Margaret
Thanks for sharing these stats. All good reasons I see..
As a homeowner, I'd make a really bad client. I'm not moving! After 15 years, I kind a like my humble abode.
I have moved several times in the past 5 years and I am staying put for awhile. Interesting facts here! Thanks
That's why I say, "Keep movin'!" I've moved about a hundred times, so I know what they're going through.
Cheers,
Robin
Brian - indeed, most people move for family reasons - and Americans move more than anyone else in the world!