• PulteGroup's September 2026 survey of 1,330 prospective retirement-age homebuyers found family ties rival climate among retirees considering out-of-state moves.
• Among retired respondents considering interstate relocation, 45% cited proximity to family or friends, tying weather and climate as the leading considerations.
• Florida and the Carolinas accounted for 61% of potential destinations selected by respondents considering out-of-state moves.
• Built-in activities, social opportunities and a sense of community led community preferences, cited by 62% of respondents.
• Low-maintenance living topped home priorities at 59%, followed by affordability and financial peace of mind at 48%.

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