Remote work will fuel housing demand for years to come as people who no longer have to be at their workplace five days a week prioritize affordability and space over a short commute, asserts Zillow from a new survey.

Large numbers of workers report that various aspects of working from home are now very or extremely important to them, such as control over their life and their time (69%), and the freedom to live where they want (64%).

The desire is particularly strong with Millennial and Gen Z workers. In these groups, 50% told the poll they're at least somewhat likely to consider getting a new job if they end up working in person more often than they would like

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