Storable 2026 Moving Forecast: Mortgage Rate Lock-In Study

Nationally representative survey of 1,000 U.S. adults (January 2026) quantifying the mortgage rate lock-in effect on mobility. Key finding: 46% of Americans say they feel trapped in their current housing situation due to low pandemic-era mortgage rates. Explains the surge in self-storage demand and renovation as alternatives to moving. Published February 24, 2026.