If you're thinking of moving, you're not alone—especially if you live in one major US city (the article doesn't specify which one, but it's clearly hitting a nerve). Nearly all local homebuyers there are actively looking to leave, and nationally, searches for homes outside buyers' current markets are up 10% from pre-2020 levels. Whether it's sticker shock, remote work freedom, or just pandemic-fueled wanderlust, the "grass is greener" mentality is going strong.

Editor’s Note: This isn't just about people casually browsing Zillow—it's a sign of deeper shifts in how we live. Surging out-of-market searches suggest affordability crises, quality-of-life trade-offs, or even a broader disillusionment with urban centers. For local economies, this could mean brain drain or housing market instability; for destination areas, it spells more competition and rising prices. Either way, it's reshaping communities.