Then… Now
Pecentage of US Homebuyers 1999 2009
Bought a single family home 82% 78%
Bought in a suburban area 46% 54%
Began home search online 37% 90%
Were married couples 68% 60%
Were single women 15% 21%
Were single men 7% 10%
Median Home Values $137,600 $172,600
Median Age of homebuyers Age 39 Age 39
source: national association of realtors