homebuyer
noun
home·buy·er
ˈhōm-ˌbī(-ə)r 
variants
or home buyer
plural homebuyers or home buyers
: a person who is buying or intends to buy a home
programs for first-time homebuyers
The housing market may feel out of whack to home buyers coping with fast-rising home prices …—
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First-time homebuyers, in particular, remained eager to stop renting and lay down roots.
—Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2024
The Securities Times reported Chinese developers’ sales centers in more than 10 cities including Beijing and Shanghai saw a surge of visits by homebuyers over the weekend.
—Tom Hancock, Fortune Asia, 20 May 2024
Once here, prospective homebuyers will find all styles of homes, including two-story, Reverse, 1.5-story, and Ranch plans – all with two or three-car garages and each can be customized to fit the individual, couple, or family’s unique needs, desires, and lifestyles.
—Weichert Realtors® Welch & Company, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024
Credit card holders could gain some immediate relief from sky-high interest rates while prospective homebuyers would see mortgage rates ease.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 May 2024
This must have happened to other unsuspecting homebuyers.
—Pat Kapowich, The Mercury News, 4 May 2024
The company pointed to two major headwinds that are driving its cautious outlook: weak first-time homebuyer activity and the rise in mortgage rates to the mid-7% range.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 2 May 2024
Hangzhou will also strengthen credit support for the property sector, including lower mortgage payments for some homebuyers, according to the statement.
—Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 9 May 2024
But this time, prices are still really high, and especially first-time homebuyers are shut out.
—Byalena Botros, Fortune, 9 May 2024
Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2024
The Securities Times reported Chinese developers’ sales centers in more than 10 cities including Beijing and Shanghai saw a surge of visits by homebuyers over the weekend.
—Tom Hancock, Fortune Asia, 20 May 2024
Once here, prospective homebuyers will find all styles of homes, including two-story, Reverse, 1.5-story, and Ranch plans – all with two or three-car garages and each can be customized to fit the individual, couple, or family’s unique needs, desires, and lifestyles.
—Weichert Realtors® Welch & Company, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024
Credit card holders could gain some immediate relief from sky-high interest rates while prospective homebuyers would see mortgage rates ease.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 May 2024
This must have happened to other unsuspecting homebuyers.
—Pat Kapowich, The Mercury News, 4 May 2024
The company pointed to two major headwinds that are driving its cautious outlook: weak first-time homebuyer activity and the rise in mortgage rates to the mid-7% range.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 2 May 2024
Hangzhou will also strengthen credit support for the property sector, including lower mortgage payments for some homebuyers, according to the statement.
—Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 9 May 2024
But this time, prices are still really high, and especially first-time homebuyers are shut out.
—Byalena Botros, Fortune, 9 May 2024
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“Homebuyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homebuyer. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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