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Fortune
Trey Williams

The great pandemic migration has resulted in a lot of regrets and tears

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2022 was a year that saw massive change. Americans spent two years wading, somewhat aimlessly, through pandemic lockdowns with no real idea of what life would look like on the other side. They responded en masse by changing major aspects of their lives, including how they work and where they live.

Millions of people packed up and left densely populated cities, or simply sought a change in scenery and lifestyle. And while many people didn't move far, 75% of Americans have regrets about their move, according to a survey from real estate brokerage firm Home Bay. It polled 1,000 Americans about their experience moving within the past year.

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