Survey says nearly half (46%) of city residents say they would choose a different neighborhood if they could.
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Trulia® on Thursday released the results from a research survey to find out how many Americans experience “neighborhood regret” and discover new strategies to prevent buyer and renter remorse in the future.
The survey, conducted online by Wakefield Research of 1,000 Americans, found that 36% of those who recently relocated would have moved to a different neighborhood than their current one; additionally 77% agree there is no single reliable source for complete neighborhood information. This research was released in conjunction with the launch of Trulia Neighborhoods, a first-of-its kind product giving people a genuine feel for what it’s like to actually live in a neighborhood.
Neighborhood Regret is Highest Among City Dwellers
If given the chance to do it again, nearly half (46%) of city residents say they would choose a different neighborhood. Rural (31%) and suburban (30%) residents, however, were slightly less likely than city dwellers to say that they would want move to switch neighborhoods if they could do it over again.
