4 Pandemic-Era Home Trends That Are Staying — And 1 That Is Over

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One greatly affected industry is thehousing market.

Here are some of the lingering housing trends and some that havefaded away nearly two years later.

The pandemic sent home values soaring.

Although many have returned to the big cities, in some areas, the population shift is permanent.

For example, Polk County, Florida, has seen a great influx of residents.

This city, located between Orlando and Tampa Bay, gained nearly 30,000 residents who have decided to stay.

The area has now earned the nickname Orlampa.

Not every pandemic-influenced changehas remained.

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