Homebuyer Trends
Homebuyer Trends Articles
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The Psychology of Buying in 2026: What Motivates Tomorrow’s Homebuyers
Explore the behavioral biases shaping 2026 homebuyers—from loss aversion to FOMO—and learn why confidence, not rates, may drive next yea...
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Where Americans Are Moving: New Migration Report Highlights Shifting Housing Trends
A new migration report highlights where Americans are heading in 2025. See how these moving trends connect to affordability, job growth,...
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Skip the Stuff, Buy the Equity: Why More Millennials Are Asking for Down Payments This Year
Millennials are swapping holiday gifts for down-payment support. Learn why financial gifting is rising and how it helps first-time buyer...
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America’s Homebuyer Profile Is Shifting Fast: Older First-Timers, Longer Tenures, Bigger Down Payments
The 2025 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers reveals major shifts: fewer first-time buyers, rising buyer ages, longer homeowner tenur...
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7 Reasons Retirees Are Skipping the Fixer-Upper and Buying New
More retirees and downsizers are choosing new construction homes in 2025 – and for good reason. From aging-in-place features to low-main...
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The Push to Build More Housing Near Transit: How This Federal Bill Could Shift Where You Live and Work
A new bipartisan bill could boost housing near transit hubs, shorten commutes, and expand affordable options. Here’s what buyers should ...
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Why Life Events—Not Mortgage Rates—Will Drive the 2026 Housing Market
Marriage, births, downsizing, and moving closer to family are reshaping 2026 housing demand. Here’s why buyers are moving again—regardle...
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The 2026 Housing Reset: What Returning Inventory Means for Today’s Homebuyers
Inventory is finally improving. See how 2026’s return to near-normal listings gives buyers more options, more negotiating power, and pot...
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The ‘Off-Season’ Advantage: 4 Reasons December Might be the Best Time to Buy a New Home
Buying a new home in December comes with surprising advantages. Learn how slower winter traffic, builder incentives, abundant quick move...
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The Rise of Agrihoods: How Farm-Centered Communities Turn Wellness Into a Way of Life
Agrihoods blend housing with working farms, walkability, and wellness amenities. See how these communities may boost health, strengthen ...
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Embedded Homeowner’s Insurance: The Easier Way to Protect Your New Home
Discover how embedded homeowner’s insurance simplifies your new-home purchase with instant coverage, less stress, and more confidence at...
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Millennials in 2025 Face a Tough Choice: Buy a Home or Save for Retirement?
Millennials in 2025 are torn between buying a home and saving for retirement. Experts explain why housing costs are reshaping wealth str...
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5 Ways the Pandemic Changed Home Design Preferences
Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped homebuyer preferences - from home offices and flexible living spaces to outdoor areas, safet...
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Buyers Hit Pause: Online Home Searches Slide to Three-Year Low
Affordability pressures and uncertainty have many would-be homeowners waiting on the sidelines as they wait for better conditions.
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Out-of-Town Home Searches Surge as Buyers Chase Affordability
New data shows more shoppers are looking beyond their hometowns to find better value and lifestyle options.
