Current buyers are prioritizing stability and community over job proximity.
The "typical" home buyer is no longer a young family starting out. Significant demographic shifts include: people who buy houses
For younger buyers, debt remains a major hurdle; 39% of Younger Millennials report student loans with a median balance of $30,000 . Current buyers are prioritizing stability and community over
Married couples account for 61% of buyers, followed by single females ( 21% ) and single males ( 9% ). debt remains a major hurdle
The top priority is neighborhood quality (59%), followed by proximity to family (47%). Proximity to work has declined in importance to 31%.