NAR's Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers highlights the characteristics of housing market participants. Organic Media/Getty Images
The National Association of Realtors released its profile of homebuyers in 2026.
The typical homebuyer is nearly twice as old as they were in 1981, when NAR started its report.
Buyers also have a degree, make more than average money, and choose the suburbs over the city.
The housing market hasn't been inspiring for prospective homebuyers lately.
With many potential buyers waiting on the sidelines as interest rates rise, home sales are taking a hit.
In 2024 and 2025, existing home sales were identical, at 4.06 million…
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