The primary reasons for purchasing a home in the United States in 2024 varied among home buyers. Approximately one in four homebuyers bought a home because they desired to have their own home. Having one's own home was mainly considered by millennial buyers during their home buying process.
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National Association of Realtors. (April 1, 2025). Main reasons for buying a home in the United States in 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from /statistics/783490/reasons-non-owners-would-buy-a-home-usa/
National Association of Realtors. "Main reasons for buying a home in the United States in 2024." Chart. April 1, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 30, 2026. /statistics/783490/reasons-non-owners-would-buy-a-home-usa/
National Association of Realtors. (2025). Main reasons for buying a home in the United States in 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 30, 2026. /statistics/783490/reasons-non-owners-would-buy-a-home-usa/
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