The Surprising State Americans Moved To in Droves in 2025

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More Companies Staying Private for Longer Link

Insights

• The median age of companies going public has increased to 14 years. This represents a significant shift in the lifecycle of maturing firms.

• Some companies are choosing to stay private forever rather than pursuing an IPO. This trend increases the demand for private debt and equity markets.

My take: The traditional IPO is no longer the default milestone for success. Investors who limit themselves to public markets are missing a decade of institutional growth.

The Surprising State Americans Moved To in Droves in 2025 Link

Insights

• The top destination states for 2025 are: 1. Oregon, 2. West Virginia, 3. South Carolina, 4. Delaware, 5. Minnesota, 6. Idaho, 7. North Carolina, 8. Arkansas, 9. Alabama, 10. Nevada.

• Oregon took the top spot with a 65% inbound migration rate. This is a jump from its number eight ranking in 2024.

• Job opportunities in tech and health care drove 36% of moves to Oregon. Outdoor lifestyle and lower costs compared to other coastal areas also attract residents.

Nearly Half of American Homeowners Might Move in 2026 Link

Insights

• The 6 states homeowners would avoid moving to because of extreme weather risks are: 1. Florida (58%), 2. California (52%), 3. Hawaii (24%), 4. Louisiana (22%), 5. Texas (21%), and 6. Alaska (21%).

• Nearly half of all U.S. homeowners are considering a move this year specifically due to climate change fears.

• National home insurance premiums jumped 24% from 2021 to 2024, far outstripping the rate of inflation.

My take: Climate risk is no longer a fringe concern for buyers. High insurance premiums are now acting as a second mortgage and forcing a mass reshuffling of the map.

8 Cities With Homebuyer Incentives That Make Buying Possible Link

Insights

• The 8 cities with homebuyer incentives are: 1. Jackson, MI, 2. West Memphis, AR, 3. Topeka, KS, 4. St. Joseph, MI, 5. Tulsa, OK, 6. Morgantown, WV, 7. Newton, IA, 8. Mattoon, IL.

• Jackson, MI offers the largest benefit. Qualified buyers can receive $35,000 in total assistance for new homes.

My take: These programs are desperate plays for human capital. Remote workers should grab the cash, but watch for low liquidity when it is time to sell.

Top 10 States with the Highest Share of Home Flipping Activity Link

Insights

• The 10 States with the highest flipping rates are: 1. Georgia, 2. Delaware, 3. Arizona, 4. Ohio, 5. Alabama, 6. South Carolina, 7. Texas, 8. Nevada, 9. Utah, 10. Tennessee.

• National flipping returns dropped to 23.1 percent in the third quarter of 2025. This is the lowest level recorded since 2008.

My take: High entry prices are killing the easy money in flipping. Investors are working twice as hard for half the payoff.

AI Property Analytics for Lenders [link]

• By replacing slow human intuition with instant, objective data, this platform allows lenders to price risk and fund investor deals with a level of speed and precision that traditional appraisals simply cannot match.

Real Estate’s New AI Landscape [link]

• The industry is moving toward a model where agents who offload their administrative and analytical tasks to software will have more time to focus on the high-value human relationships that machines are still unable to replicate.

AI Tools for the Modern Market [link]

• Technology is now democratizing professional-grade design and marketing, allowing anyone to instantly visualize a property’s potential and communicate its value without the high costs or long timelines of the past.

The Rise of Algorithmic Homebuying [link]

• As software begins to identify and bid on inventory with more efficiency than traditional buyers, the role of the professional is shifting away from finding the house and toward navigating the complex human emotions of a transaction.

Google is Testing Embedded Home Listings in Certain Cities [link]

• Google is testing MLS-powered home listings in mobile search results in select markets, impacting portal stocks and industry dynamics.

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The State of Renting 2025: Annual Rent Report & Renter Survey 

Redfin’s 2026 Predictions

Zillow’s 2026 Housing Market Predictions

Fastest-Moving Housing Markets of 2025: Three-Way Tie 

The World’s 50 Largest Economies and How Fast They’ve Grown Since 2000

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