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Home buying process in the United States

Statistics report about the U.S. home buying process

This report presents a range of statistics and facts on the process of buying a home in the United States.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Main reasons for buying a home U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic House purchase channels in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Co-ownership among homebuyers in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Most difficult steps of the home buying process in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Metros with the largest share of starter homes in the U.S. 2025
  • Premium Statistic Metros with the most affordable starter homes in the U.S. 2025
  • Premium Statistic Median income of home buyers in the U.S. 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Home purchase regret among homeowners in the U.S. 2025, by time since purchase
  • Premium Statistic Share of first-time home buyers among all home buyers in the U.S. 2003-2024

Research behavior

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  • Premium Statistic First steps during homebuying process in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Use of real estate agent during home search in the U.S. 2024, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Use of mobile device to find home in the U.S. 2024, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Use of online video site use for home searching in the U.S. 2024, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Popular features of property websites in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Importance of floor plans according to homebuyers in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Importance of 3D/virtual tours according to homebuyers in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Leading AI home buying trends in the U.S. 2024

Priorities of home buyers

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  • Premium Statistic Types of homes purchased in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Types of homes purchased in the U.S. 2024, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Most important home features according to buyers in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Conditions influencing neighborhood choice for home purchase U.S. 2024, by age
  • Premium Statistic Most important environmentally friendly features among homebuyers in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Most important climate and disaster risk home features in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Climate risks considered when shopping for a home in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Contingencies included in final home offer in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Primary home purchase regret among homeowners in the U.S. 2025
  • Premium Statistic Actions taken among homeowners to address home-buying regrets in the U.S. 2025

Real estate professionals

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  • Basic Statistic Preferred skills and qualities of real estate agents in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Expectations of homebuyers from real estate agents in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Average commission rate for realtors in the U.S. 1992-2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. National Association of Realtors: number of members 2009-2023

Financing

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  • Premium Statistic Down payment sources for homebuyers in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Ease of getting a home mortgage in the U.S. according to experts 2024
  • Premium Statistic Mortgage down payment for home purchase in the U.S. 2012-2025
  • Premium Statistic Median down payment of in the U.S. in 2024, by state
  • Premium Statistic Factors that are holding back Americans from saving for a down payment 2024
  • Premium Statistic Most popular mortgage resources among homebuyers in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Most popular lead channels for mortgage finance in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Most important considerations when choosing a mortgage lender in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Number of mortgage lenders contacted by homebuyers in the U.S. 2024
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