More & More Singles Are Falling For Their Dream Home [INFOGRAPHIC] by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers Some Highlights: 24% of all recent home buyers were single at the time of purchase. 47% of single men cite the desire to own a home of their own as the primary reason to buy. 18% of first-time buyers were single women. Source: KCM Submit a CommentYou must be logged in to post a comment.