August 02 2020
Over 40% Seek Different Features, 80% Have Same or Increased Price Range
Norfolk, VA (July 29, 2020) -- The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many of the features desired by U.S. homebuyers and increased the dependence on virtual tours; however, it has had little impact on homebuying budgets, according to a Homes.com survey of over 1,000 consumers who have purchased a home during the coronavirus outbreak or plan to purchase before the end of the year.
Fully 80% of survey respondents reported that their homebuying budgets had either remained the same or increased since the start of the pandemic, indicating that consumers remain committed to investing in homeownership despite possible anxiety over the challenging economic conditions caused by the pandemic.
Overall, 35- to 44-year-olds were the most likely to report a decrease in their budgets, but the impact varied by geography. Most of the respondents who did lower their price targets in the Western states were Generation Z (18-24) buyers, while those in the Northeast were in the Millennial and Generation X age range (24-44).
The survey also found that:
"The pandemic has changed what 'home' means for many families and how they search for them," said Homes.com president David Mele. "Even in the midst of those changes, our survey confirms that consumer commitment to homeownership remains the same."
More information about the Homes.com 2020 Consumer Homebuyer survey can be found at https://go.homes/COVID19Buyers
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