Daily Relo Ticker-3.19.26- March Reports

Martin Mayotte
Mar 19
4 min read

Updated: Apr 1

Welcome to today’s Daily Relo Ticker (DRT)- your quick, straightforward update on the relocation world as of March 2026. A trusted source, pairing 15+ years of industry experience and over a dozen of personal moves. Listed below are topics, trends and current job postings in the industry. Please consider sharing for maximum reach and while there are no royalties, kickbacks or fees, any move related referral would be greatly appreciated!

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Featured Feedback of March 2026 LinkedIn Workforce Report

Producer Price Index (PPI)- Review & Update

Did you know the the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) plays a significant role in helping economist, businesses, and policymakers- including the Federal Reserve- track cost pressures in the economy before they reach consumers?

📊 Producer Price Index (PPI) Recap — March 18, 2026:

U.S. wholesale inflation came in hotter than expected, with Producer Prices rising 0.7% month-over-month and 3.4% year-over-year in February. The increase was driven mainly by higher services, food, and energy costs, signaling persistent upstream inflation pressures. The report suggests businesses continue facing rising input costs, which could flow into consumer prices and keep the Federal Reserve cautious on rate cuts, reinforcing a higher-for-longer interest rate outlook.

Wells Fargo/NAHB Housing Market Index- Review & Update

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is an early signal of housing supply, affordability, and migration trends — making it important for both government decision-makers and people planning long-distance moves.

For Policymakers: The index acts as a forward-looking housing indicator. When builder confidence is low, fewer homes are started, which can worsen housing shortages and keep prices elevated. Policymakers use this signal to evaluate:

Interest-rate policy impacts on housing demand
Housing supply shortages and zoning or incentive programs
Labor mobility and regional population shifts tied to economic growthA weak index can influence discussions around mortgage rates, housing incentives, and infrastructure planning.

For Individuals Moving Long Distance: The index indirectly affects where and when people move because it signals housing availability and costs ahead:

Lower builder confidence → fewer new homes, tighter inventory, higher competition in destination cities
Incentives from builders (rate buydowns, price cuts) can create better relocation timing opportunities
Migration patterns often follow new construction growth (Sun Belt vs. slower-building regions)
Relocation costs rise when housing supply is constrained near job centers

📊 NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index – March 2026: Builder confidence edged up to 38 in March but remains below the neutral 50 mark, indicating sentiment is still more negative than positive. Builders cited affordability headwinds, elevated costs, and cautious buyers, even as current and future sales gauges ticked slightly higher.

wells fargo and national association of home builders march 2026 — March Edition of Wells Fargo/NAHB

United Van Lines National Movers Study- Review & Update

Yes, representing the brands United/Mayflower, I may be bias towards this report, however, the report represents nearly 100,000 moves and managing many moves myself, I can substantiate many of the trends/patterns presented on this report. With that said, it's a valid source of information indicating were most Americans are moving to/from and why.

📊United Van Lines 2025 National Movers Study Highlights

In 2025, Americans moved primarily to be closer to family (29%), for job transfers (26%), or retirement (14%). Migration trends show a continued shift from colder Northeast and Midwest states to Southern and Western regions, with Oregon, West Virginia, and South Carolina topping inbound moves, while New Jersey, New York, and California led outbound. Smaller metros like Eugene‑Springfield, OR and Wilmington, NC gained popularity for affordability and lifestyle, while traditionally high-growth states like Texas and Florida saw balanced inflows and outflows. The study tracks interstate household moves via United Van Lines’ network, highlighting ongoing patterns in American relocation.