We surveyed 2,000 recent home buyers and 500 real estate professionals to see what's taking flight in today's home search. The learnings may surprise you.

1. Millennials purchase with a plan to stay.

2. The home-buying process takes longer than it used to.

3. Buyers are looking for move-in-ready homes.

4. The "kitchen crush" is stronger than ever.

5. Th...