The way Americans buy homes has fundamentally changed.
According to the latest Cross-Market Demand Report from Realtor.com, nearly 61.9% of listing views in Q4 2025 came from buyers searching outside their current metro area. That’s a massive shift from pre-pandemic levels — and it signals a structural transformation in the housing market heading into 2026.
In this episode, we break down:
Why out-of-market demand remains historically high
The “lock-in effect” and how low mortgage rates reshaped mobility
Why Southern and Western metros dominate relocation demand
The surprising markets where local buyers still lead (like New York and Chicago)
How AI and data center expansion is fueling demand in cities like San Francisco and Pittsburgh
What this means for buyers, sellers, and investors in 2026
If you’re thinking about relocating, investing, or refinancing, this episode will help you understand where demand is heading next.
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