Political Differences Driving, US Migration Habits.<br />'Newsweek' reports that widespread political <br />tension has driven some Americans to relocate <br />to places with more compatible points of view.<br />The political divide in the United States <br />has become one of the major drivers for <br />people to pick and move across the country. .<br />According to the latest Redfin report, one-third of real <br />estate agents said they had clients who said they <br />were moving solely because of political reasons in 2023.<br />Some of the most common migration <br />routes for homebuyers last year were <br />from blue states to red or purple <br />states: San Francisco to Austin; <br />Seattle to Phoenix; New York to <br />Orlando and other parts of Florida. , Redfin report, via 'Newsweek'.<br />That's due largely to housing <br />affordability, but some homebuyers <br />moved because they wanted to live <br />in a more conservative place, Redfin report, via 'Newsweek'.<br />'Newsweek' points out that the Redfin survey found <br />that 40% of Texas and Florida residents said they <br />would rather live in a state where abortion is legal.<br />'Newsweek' points out that the Redfin survey found <br />that 40% of Texas and Florida residents said they <br />would rather live in a state where abortion is legal.<br />Meanwhile, other U.S. residents are returning to states like <br />New York in favor of stricter gun laws, fewer restrictions <br />on abortions and greater acceptance of LGBTQ rights.<br />Many Americans are moving <br />because of political differences <br />and gun control issues, among <br />other reasons. As opinions get <br />more divided and laws change, <br />some folks want to live in <br />places that match their beliefs, Ron Resha, Real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'.<br />Many Americans are moving <br />because of political differences <br />and gun control issues, among <br />other reasons. As opinions get <br />more divided and laws change, <br />some folks want to live in <br />places that match their beliefs, Ron Resha, Real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'.<br />Ron Resha, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker <br />Realty, points out that politically motivated <br />migration could impact the 2024 presidential election. .<br />People are looking for places <br />that make them feel secure <br />and comfortable, and this <br />could affect the upcoming <br />political election depending <br />on party preferences, Ron Resha, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'.<br />People are looking for places <br />that make them feel secure <br />and comfortable, and this <br />could affect the upcoming <br />political election depending <br />on party preferences, Ron Resha, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'