The profile of people buying homes. is changing. According to US census data from last year, 8 percent of American adults… more than 20 million people… are not married but live with a partner. In fact, more people choose to live together than those who are married. What does that mean for Home Buyers? Our expert Realtors at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties say unmarried people CAN and DO buy homes together, Pat Karley and Deb Clark have advice for singles looking to buy homes together.