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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

Example Sentences

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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

“Despite a declining youth population, all major homebuyer groups will grow over the next decade, with extended rental periods creating opportunities in both rental and homeownership markets,” the report said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

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

If there is more than one buyer involved, at least one must be a current California resident, and at least one must be a first-generation homebuyer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2024

She later sent me a link about a first-time homebuyer program for people like my family that offers down payment assistance and more generous loan terms.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2024

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