New Cartus Survey Reveals Key Domestic Mobility Trends

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Cartus , a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), has released its US and Canada Domestic Mobility Survey 2025, revealing significant trends in corporate relocation. The survey, based on data from over 100 HR and mobility professionals, shows that more than 70% of US and Canadian companies report stable or increased relocation volume in 2025.

Key findings include:

• 51% of respondents face rising costs, addressing them through process efficiencies (42%), flexible policy benefits (37%), and lump sum payments (28%)
• 39% of companies have remote workers, though 71% don't offer company-sponsored benefits
• 48% of companies have implemented non-traditional services including discard and donate programs and settling-in support

The survey highlights that company growth, market expansion, and local talent shortages are driving mobility growth, while cost containment, reduced market demand, and hybrid work adoption contribute to flatter volumes.

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More than 70% of US and Canadian companies report stable or increased relocation volume in 2025

DANBURY, Conn., April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cartus Corporation, an Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) company and global leader in talent mobility and corporate relocation solutions, has announced the release of its US and Canada Domestic Mobility Survey 2025.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/cartus/9308951-en-cartus-us-canada-domestic-mobility-survey-2025

Representing data gathered from more than 100 HR and mobility professionals, the report reflects the latest talent management and mobility-related trends within the United States and Canada. Focus areas include move volume and activity, flexible relocation strategies, cost management, remote work, DEI initiatives, technology, and sustainability.

"Our Survey aggregates findings from the wide variety of business sectors we serve and touches on common threads within the realm of talent management," said Matt Tebbe, Cartus President and CEO. "We pair this valuable data with the deep relocation expertise we have across Cartus to help our clients craft and enhance policies, improve employee satisfaction, and achieve a higher return on investment in their domestic US and Canadian programs." 

The research shows company growth, market expansion, and a shortage of local talent are fueling mobility growth in domestic markets, while cost containment efforts, reduced demand in certain markets, and the adoption of hybrid work solutions are contributing to flatter volumes.  

Other highlights from the report:

• Cost Management: Rising costs are a challenge for 51% of respondents. Solutions include process efficiencies (42%), flexible policy benefits (37%), and lump sum payments (28%).

• Remote Work and Extended Business Travel (EBT): 39% of companies have remote workers, but 71% don't offer company-sponsored benefits.

• Sustainability and Inclusive Mobility: 48% of companies have introduced non-traditional services like discard and donate programs, settling-in support, and additional time off to enhance the employee experience and better connect mobility with ESG goals.

Survey findings underscore the delicate balance between providing a positive experience for relocating employees and reducing mobility costs for organizations. To learn more, access the full report here.   

About Cartus
Cartus Corporation, a global leader in talent mobility and a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), delivers the full spectrum of corporate relocation services to organizations of all sizes across the world. These include more than a third of Fortune 100 companies as well as hundreds of clients with small-to-mid-size programs serviced through their dedicated Cartus Insignia segment. Learn more at cartus.com and anywhere.re. 

Media Contact 
Joanna Gonos
Communications Manager
Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Joanna.Gonos@anywhere.re

 

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SOURCE Cartus Corporation

FAQ

What percentage of US and Canadian companies reported stable or increased relocation volume in 2025?

More than 70% of US and Canadian companies reported stable or increased relocation volume in 2025, according to the Cartus survey.

How are companies addressing rising relocation costs in 2025?

Companies are managing rising costs through process efficiencies (42%), flexible policy benefits (37%), and lump sum payments (28%).

What percentage of companies have implemented sustainability and inclusive mobility services in 2025?

48% of companies have introduced non-traditional services like discard and donate programs, settling-in support, and additional time off.

What are the main factors driving mobility growth in domestic markets for HOUS in 2025?

Company growth, market expansion, and a shortage of local talent are the main factors driving mobility growth in domestic markets.

How many companies offer benefits for remote workers according to the 2025 Cartus survey?

While 39% of companies have remote workers, 71% don't offer company-sponsored benefits for these employees.