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As the landscape of our world continues to shift, so too does the housing market. The concept of the 'Donut Effect' has emerged as a crucial framework to understand the dramatic changes in home price trends catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent rise in remote work. This effect is characterized by slower price growth in urban centers and faster growth in lower-density suburban areas—a testament to the evolving desires and necessities of homeowners.

During the pandemic, many found themselves untethered from the constraints of geographical proximity to their workplaces, leading to a migration toward areas that offer more space at a relative affordability. While urban housing markets cooled, the suburbs and non-metro regions witnessed a robust rise in demand and, consequently, home prices.

A recent study by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies delves deep into this phenomenon. The research not only contextualizes the rapid home price growth following the pandemic but also juxtaposes it against historical trends. It raises critical questions about affordability, particularly as remote work remains a prevalent work style.

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The implications for affordability are significant. Even with notable price increases, non-metro and smaller market homes remain substantially more affordable compared to denser urban regions. This affordability dynamic is poised to continue, although pressures are mounting as these once-overlooked markets gain popularity.

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Source: Harvard University JCHS

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