Metro East REIA
- Mar 17, 2021
- 1 min read

Buyer Interest in Suburbs & Vacation Towns Has Soared Since the Pandemic

A new report from Redfin says home buyer interest in vacation towns & suburbs has soared since the Coronavirus pandemic hit in early 2020. They say remote workers seeking space for home offices and a simpler lifestyle are searching for homes in places like Lake Tahoe, Santa Cruz and Cape Cod. Meanwhile, a lot of big cities like New York City are cooling down. Apparently buyers are taking advantage of remote-work policies to seek more affordable housing and amenities such as being close to nature and recreational opportunities. Continue reading HERE...

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