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homebuyer

American  
[hohm-bahy-er] / ˈhoʊmˌbaɪ ər /

noun

  1. a person who buys or expects to buy a house.


Etymology

Origin of homebuyer

First recorded in 1965–70; home + buyer


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Today, the typical age of a first-time homebuyer is 40.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

The typical monthly payment for a homebuyer using an ARM is $2,578, versus $2,727 for someone using a fixed rate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026

Imperial voters consistently back progressive economic policies at the ballot box and hold a favorable view of local government programs that deliver tangible help such as homebuyer assistance, housing rehabilitation and expanded healthcare access.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2025

New residential property prices fell year-on-year in September in 61 out of 70 cities surveyed by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS data showed Monday, a sign of persisting homebuyer wariness.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2025

It has to do, most of all, with what a certain class of homebuyer even believes a house to be—whether they realize it or not.

From Slate ● Mar. 6, 2025

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