homebuyer

American  

[hohm-bahy-er] / ˈhoʊmˌbaɪ ər /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of homebuyer

First recorded in 1965–70; home + buyer

Example Sentences

The typical homebuyer in February paid 1.8% less than the final list price, the largest discount for this time of year since 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal

That’s because the average homebuyer using an ARM so far in March took on a 5.51% rate, while the average buyer taking out a fixed mortgage had a 6.19% rate.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

“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

“If you were a homebuyer, you’d hold off on buying a new house until you knew that home prices have at least stabilized and the developer doesn’t default, leaving you with an unfinished home,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal