Sometimes you need to know about mortgages, insurance and taxes. And sometimes you just want the fun facts to liven yourself up. So for no other reason than it’s just kind of interesting, here are 13 REAL ESTATE FACTS to entertain your brain!

INTERESTING REAL ESTATE FACTS

61.4%of the Average American family’s net worth is in Home Equity.

A Homeowner’s net worth is over 30 Greater than that of a Renter.

Historically, the Best Month of the Year to sell is April. But sellers fare better in the “Off Months” of Summer and Winter.

TGIF! The Best Day of the Week to List your Home is Friday.

Odds are you’re going to need some help in Selling: Homeowners have a 120% better chance of selling their home when using REALTOR®.

In 2013, NAR reports that the Median Age of First Time Buyers was 31. On Average these Buyers purchased a 1,670 square-foot Home costing $170,000.

The typical Repeat Buyer was 52 years old. On average these Buyers purchased a 2,060-square foot Home costing $240,000.

57% said they’d give up a Home with a larger yard if they could have a Shorter Commute.

According to a NAR Community Preference Survey, 78% of respondents said that the Neighborhood is more important to them than the Size of the Home.

NAR reports that 80% of Home Buyers believe their Home is a good investment, 44% saying it’s better than stocks.

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NAR reports that 80% of Home Buyers believe their Home is a good investment, 44% saying it’s better than stocks.

Buyers search for a time period of of 12 weeks and visit 10 Homes before finalizing one of their choice.

90% of Home Buyers financed their purchase.

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