Average age of a first-time homebuyer is just under 40 years old

The average person is waiting until their almost 40 years old before making their first home purchase, one analyst said.

Speaking with Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette podcast, longtime Lafayette real estate analyst Bill Bacque said across the country the average first-time homebuyer is 38-39 years old. The rising cost of owning a home coupled with the rising cost of insurance are factors, he said.

You can listen to their conversation here…

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