The Most Common Reasons We Move in America

How many times have you moved? What were the reasons? Moving is stressful and a ton of work so why do we do it? It turns out we have very good reasons, often big life changes.
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How many times have you moved? What were the reasons? Moving is stressful and a ton of work so why do we do it? It turns out we have very good reasons, often big life changes.

My team at NorthStar Moving compiled the most common reasons people move. The top ranking reasons are to own a new or nicer home, changes in family or work status and to establish a household. Check out all of the leading reasons illustrated in our infographic below.

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