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 …—
Aarthi Swaminathan
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The median age of first-time homebuyers hit 38 last year, up from 35 in 2023 and by almost 10 years compared to the 1980s, according to data by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Industry buzz suggesting that a subtle dip in mortgage rates could make a noteworthy difference for homebuyers is somewhat misleading.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Several housing industry reports from 2024 found that about 15% of homebuyers bought their home with a friend or relative.
—Rhaina Cohen, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
Proposals include creating a statewide framework for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and establishing new loan programs for homebuyers.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Industry buzz suggesting that a subtle dip in mortgage rates could make a noteworthy difference for homebuyers is somewhat misleading.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Several housing industry reports from 2024 found that about 15% of homebuyers bought their home with a friend or relative.
—Rhaina Cohen, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
Proposals include creating a statewide framework for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and establishing new loan programs for homebuyers.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for homebuyer
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“Homebuyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homebuyer. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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