homebuyer
noun
home·buy·er
ˈhōm-ˌbī(-ə)r 
variants
or home buyer
plural homebuyers or home buyers
: a person who is buying or intends to buy a home
programs for first-time homebuyers
The housing market may feel out of whack to home buyers coping with fast-rising home prices …—
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Administration officials argue that increasing competition from lenders will drive down mortgage costs for borrowers, which homebuyers will begin to see in the coming weeks and months.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Ariel Skelley | Digitalvision | Getty Images Potential homebuyers who’ve been looking forward to the spring selling season may be watching with trepidation as interest rates on mortgages tick higher.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Regardless of the type of retirement plan, aspiring homebuyers should consult with a financial planner and their retirement plan sponsor before making any decisions.
—Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The National Association of Realtors supports the bill and in November began pushing for large investors to sell off more of their rentals to homebuyers.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
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Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Ariel Skelley | Digitalvision | Getty Images Potential homebuyers who’ve been looking forward to the spring selling season may be watching with trepidation as interest rates on mortgages tick higher.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Regardless of the type of retirement plan, aspiring homebuyers should consult with a financial planner and their retirement plan sponsor before making any decisions.
—Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The National Association of Realtors supports the bill and in November began pushing for large investors to sell off more of their rentals to homebuyers.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Homebuyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homebuyer. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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