The median age of buyers is 28, significantly down from where it was four years ago at 32.
*From a 2009 study of first-time buyers by Keller Williams Research Division
Home buying median age decreases in 2009
Location or Neighborhood is the No. 1 must-have for 36% of buyers.
*From a 2009 study of first-time buyers by Keller Williams Research Division
Location is top criteria when buying a home
25% of buyers saw 5 or fewer homes before writing an offer; the average buyer saw 10 homes.
*From a 2009 study of first-time buyers by Keller Williams Research Division
Home Buyers
2 out of 5 first-time home buyers purchased a distressed property.
*From a 2009 study of first-time buyers by Keller Williams Research Division
Foreclosures and Distressed Homes for Sale
2 out of 3 sellers paid at least part of the buyer's closing cost.
*From a 2009 study of first-time buyers by Keller Williams Research Division
Sellers paying part of buyer's closing costs
1 in 4 had help from their family for the down payment.
*From a 2009 study of first-time buyers by Keller Williams Research Division
1 in 4 buyers received help from their family for the down payment
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