 TITLE: Is Now a Good Time to Move? CONTENT: When Is Relocating a Good Idea?\n-------------------------------\nYour household's circumstances will play a big role in determining if relocating is a good idea. After all, making a big move is a much simpler prospect for a single person who rents versus a homeowner with a large family. However, there are good reasons for relocating that can apply no matter your situation:\n*   **You can save money.** Moving might lead to savings on rent, property taxes, utilities or travel costs. Even if your housing expenses stay the same, relocating to an area with a lower cost of living could lead to significant savings. But be careful about breaking a lease if you're currently renting, as that might cost you.\n*   **You're looking for work.** Working from home isn't possible for many jobs, and some areas may offer more (or more lucrative) opportunities.\n*   **You want to be closer to family.** Having family nearby could be important to you during the pandemic and beyond, particularly when there are small children in the family and you can offer or need additional support.\n*   **You want to upsize or downsize.** Perhaps you're looking for an extra room you can use as a home office, a large outdoor space or a smaller home that's easier to maintain.\nThe Pew Research Study found that during the first half of the year, popular reasons for moving included: to reduce their risk of getting COVID-19 (28%), due to closing college campuses (23%), to be with family (20%) or for financial reasons (18%). END