Definition of quill for English Language Learners. : 1  the hollow central part of a feather. : 2  a large, stiff feather from the wing or tail of a bird. : 3  a pen that is made from a feather.
The average age of a first-time homeowner is 34, according to the most recent American Housing Survey data collected in 2009. Once first-time homeowners made up nearly half of all existing-home sales, but they now make up 35 percent, according to a recently released National Association of Realtors report.
During the frustratingly slow recovery of Americaâs housing market, itâs no secret that first-time homebuyers in their mid 20s to 30s have missed out. Mortgage rates have been ultra low, but since the housing market crashed in 2007, young people today havenât purchased as many homes as previous generations.