Millions of Americans move to new cities, states and homes every year. Last year with the government shutdowns and stay at home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people put their moving plans on hold, some sped them up. With record low mortgage rates in 2020, it seemed the perfect time for most people to pack up and move.

More than 15.9 Americans moved during the pandemic with a four percent increase in moves last year. Permanent moves increased by two percent and temporary moves increased by more than twenty five percent. Interestingly, more than seventy eight percent of those who intended moving stayed where they were during the pandemic with concerns regarding stay-at-home orders and potential job loss.

Those who live in urban areas and that were mot impacted by the virus, headed to suburban areas. Most of thee were millennial with children, who chose to move for more space and safety. Twenty eight percent of these movers were afraid they would get COVID-19 if they stayed where they were, twenty percent chose to move closer to family when their college campuses closed, and eighteen percent moved due to job loss and financial reasons.

The top reasons why some movers chose to remain where they were during the pandemic were stay at home orders, contracting the virus or having a family member with COVID-19, waiting for life to return to what was normal or lack of funds to move. With the mortgage rates being low, many decided to stay close to home, taking advantage of the rates and purchasing a home.

Sue Harrington, the President at Relocation Coordinates International in San Diego, said “Fifty eight percent of people moving to anew state had decided to go from renting to purchasing a home, forty nine percent of those staying in the same state remained renting, while thirty two percent of all movers were moving from their owned property to purchasing a new property.”

Backed by more than thirty years of relocation experience, Relocation Coordinates International offers a complete service from the pre-decision stages through to department, helping with domestic and international relations with a team of experts and a network of service providers. The company offers customized and personalized solutions with flexibility and cost checking. The company assists with costs area tours, temporary housing, rental and purchasing assistance, visa support, taxation advice, home sales and property management, ensuring their clients relocation is seamless and hassle free.

About Us: Relocation Coordinates International is a leading domestic, international, and commercial relocation specialist based in San Diego, backed by more than thirty years of experience. The company provides a complete service from pre-decision through to departure with international relocation experts and an extensive network of service providers, who have been hand selected based on their proven performance. The company manages worldwide relocation service with personalized and customized solutions, while offering flexibility and keeping costs in check. Relocation Coordinates International assist with costs, area tours, temporary housing, purchasing and rental assistance, visa support, taxation assistance, home sales and property management. Visit http://www.relocationcoordinates.com to find out more.