Veterans and active-service buyers purchased a home a lot further away from their previous residence (at 75 miles and 28 miles, respectively) than buyers who never served in the military (10 miles). Among the biggest factors influencing neighborhood choice, veterans were most influenced by the quality of the neighborhood, while convenience to their job was desired the most by active-service members.
While nearly all buyers predominantly used the internet and a real estate agent during their home search, active-duty buyers used a real estate agent at an even higher rate (95 percent versus 88 percent for non-military buyers).
Learn more about military buyers and sellers in the 2016 Veterans and Active Military Home Buyers and Sellers Profile.
Infographics courtesty of NAR Research