The coronavirus pandemic is one of the driving forces pushing residents, companies and commercial real estate buyers to non-metros but it's not the only factor.
"New York is a critical marker for the retail sector to understand its progress towards a recovery. And there are many positive signs that indicate a rebound is en route and 'normalcy' could be within reach.".
56% of respondents said they still planned to buy a home in the next five years, suggesting the long-term optimism of renters hasn't been completely crushed.