Conjecture abounds in real estate conversations. The best source for up-to-date facts about buying and selling a home is The National Association of Realtors(R). NAR offers real estate journalists a reliable source to report just the facts. Here are some fast facts based on their extensive research.

Home buyers:

-The typical first-home buyer is 32, and has a median income of $57,200. (Source: 2005 National Association of REALTORS