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Even as Rents Fall, Some Bay Area Residents Consider Leaving

Even as Rents Fall, Some Bay Area Residents Consider Leaving

KQED's Forum vor 6 Jahren

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Among the Bay Area workers who have the luxury of working from
home, some are eyeing an exit from a region known for its excessive
cost of living and susceptibility to wildfires and earthquakes. And
they’re contemplating an exodus even as rents have fallen
throughout much of the Bay Area since the start of the pandemic. A
recent survey from e-commerce site Fast found that of those
Californians who are able to work from anywhere, 43% are thinking
of leaving the state. We’ll talk about the trend and hear
what effect the recent disasters are having on the regional housing
market. And we want to hear from you: Are you thinking of packing
up and moving? If so, why and where are you headed?