64% – Quality of neighborhood

58% – Convenient to job

42% – Overall affordability of homes

36% – Convenient to friends or family

32% – Convenient to entertainment / leisure activities

29% – Convenient to shopping

27% – Convenient to parks / recreational facilities

26% – Design of neighborhood

20% – Convenient to schools

19% – Quality of school district

12% – Convenient to health facilities

8% – Availability of larger lots or acreage

7% – Convenient to airport

5% – Other

4% – Home in a planned community

Source: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, 2013 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers