Although 55% of home buyers in the “What Home Buyers Really Want” report prefer a new home, only 8% of homes purchased between 2009 and 2001 were new, but fewer new homes built during that period.\u00a0 The new homes were bigger and more expensive than other homes on the market.\u00a0\u00a0 The new home buyer, although the same age as all buyers, is earning about 25 more money.\u00a0 About 2\/3 of new home buyers are married & 2.79 people in their household.\u00a0 About 1\/2 of them pay for their down payment with their savings.\u00a0 New home buyers are more concerned about how the home & neighborhood look.\u00a0\u00a0 The share of home buyers purchasing a home for the 1st time is 46% – highest since before 2001.\u00a0 First -time home buyers earn about 8% less than all home buyers & pay about 25% more for a house.\u00a0 The first- time homebuyers’ home is about 400 square feet smaller than the median size of the trade-up buyer’s home.\u00a0 Price is definitely a factor in first-time homebuyers decision + schools.\u00a0 More in this report from American Home Shield survey.\u00a0 AHS is a home warranty provider as are other companies.\u00a0 Just let us know what other information you need at our e-mail address: RealEstate@theBains.com<\/p>\n
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