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The need for housing is increasingly pressing with population growth and urbanization, while affordability remains a challenge for single-income households. The purpose of this investigation is to assess the impact of price also location on home purchase decisions using a literature review. This approach involves reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing various relevant literature sources, such as scientific journals, books, undergraduate theses, also previous investigation reports that discuss factors influencing home purchase decisions. The study concludes that price plays a positive also significant role in home purchase decisions, as consumers prefer homes with prices commensurate with their purchasing power and the quality offered. Location has also been shown to influence decisions, particularly when housing is conveniently situated at a key location  and the availability of public facilities. However, certain studies indicate that price and location are not always the primary determinants of decision-making, as other variables such as promotion, brand image, product quality, and lifestyle also play a role.

This study aims to analyze the influence of price, product quality, service quality, and location on consumer purchase decisions at Hisana Fried Chicken Wonokusumo Surabaya Branch. Hisana Fried Chicken is a local fast-food business known for its affordable prices and strategic locations close to residential areas, making marketing factors such as price, product quality, service quality, and location essential determinants of consumer behavior. The main problem addressed in this study is the limited availability of comprehensive research that simultaneously examines these four variables in the context of local fast-food businesses, which have different characteristics from large franchise brands. The study uses a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression analysis, involving 100 respondents who have made prior purchases. All research instruments were tested for validity and reliability, and the model met all classical assumption criteria. The findings reveal that price, product quality, service quality, and location have a significant positive effect both partially and simultaneously on purchase decisions, with price identified as the dominant variable, indicating strong consumer sensitivity to affordability. The research model produced an Adjusted R² value of 0.616, meaning that 61.6% of the variation in purchase decisions can be explained by the four independent variables included in the model. These results reinforce the importance of competitive pricing, consistent product quality, reliable service, and accessible locations in influencing consumer purchasing decisions within the local fast-food industry. Overall, this study provides empirical contributions to marketing literature and offers practical implications for Hisana Fried Chicken in improving its marketing strategies

This study aims to analyze consumer preferences for purchasing organic products in Bandar Lampung City. With increasing awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and environmental sustainability, organic products are increasingly popular among consumers. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method to collect data from consumers who purchase organic products in various markets and shops in Bandar Lampung City from November to December 2024. The variables analyzed include factors that influence purchasing decisions, namely age, education level, gender, frequency and location of purchase, and sources of information about organic products. The results show that consumers of organic products are aged between 18-56 years, with the majority being female and from those with higher education (bachelor and postgraduate). Consumers prefer organic products because of health considerations and better quality compared to conventional products. However, higher prices and product availability are inhibiting factors in purchasing organic products. This study provides important insights for organic product producers and marketers in designing more effective marketing strategies, as well as contributing to the development of the organic product market in Bandar Lampung City.

Consumer purchasing decisions for thrifting products are influenced by factors such as price, quality, trends, and availability. Consumers tend to choose thrifting because the prices are more affordable and the products offer uniqueness that is not mass-produced. As the popularity of thrifting increases, competition is also becoming more intense. Business actors are racing to develop marketing strategies through social media and marketplaces. Product differentiation, competitive pricing, and attractive services have become key elements in attracting consumer interest. The population in this study includes all consumers who purchase thrifting products at Pasar Melati, Medan City, with an unknown or biased total population size. Therefore, the sampling technique used is the Lemeshow formula, which allows for sample size calculation when the total population is not known with certainty. The sampling method applied is accidental sampling, where respondents are randomly selected based on their availability and willingness to participate in the study, totaling 96 respondents. The results of the study indicate that price has a significant influence on consumer purchasing decisions for thrifting products at Pasar Melati, Medan City. Product quality also affects consumer purchasing decisions for thrifting items at the same location. Brand image contributes to consumers’ considerations in determining purchasing decisions for thrifting products at Pasar Melati. Simultaneously, price, product quality, and brand have a significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions for thrifting products at Pasar Melati, Medan City.

The purpose of this study was to determine the internal and external factors of sago agro-industry development and to identify the strategy for developing sago agro-industry in Asaki Village, Lambuya District, Konawe Regency. The determination of the location of this study was carried out purposively, which is a method of determining the research area intentionally. The population in this study were all farmers who were in the sago agro-industry in Asaki Village, Lambuya District, Konawe Regency, where the number was 36 people. The sample determination was carried out by census, namely by taking all populations as research samples. The analysis used the SWOT formula. The results of the study Internal factors are strength factors consisting of seven, namely: quality products at affordable prices, strategic production locations, experience in business, having their own sago plantation land, products without preservatives and bleach, accepting orders in advance. Weakness factors consist of five, namely: small production results, no regular consumers, production is carried out with traditional equipment, lack of supporting facilities, only relying on the capital of the business owner. External factors are opportunity factors consisting of six opportunity factors, namely: high consumer purchasing power, high demand for sago products, it is a staple food for the community, raw materials are easy to obtain, the availability of raw materials is guaranteed, more modern production machines have been created. Threat factors consist of five factors, namely: many competitors, no government assistance, increasing fuel prices, unstable raw material prices, changes in weather or climate and sago agroindustry is on the medium line or Hold and maintain strategy, which means that the processing business is maintained, maintained and improved where the Hold and maintain strategy is a profitable situation that has opportunities and strengths, so that it can take advantage of existing opportunities.

This research aims to determine the influence of product availability, price and location on the decision to purchase a HONDA motorbike at the PT Astra Motor dealer. The sample that will be used in this research is determined using the Ferninand formula (2014), namely sample = number of indicators x 5 to 10 because in this study there are 17 indicators, the number of samples used is a minimum sample of 17 x 5 = 85 respondents. Data analysis techniques use validity tests, reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression T tests and f tests. The results of this research state that: (1) Product availability has a partially significant effect on the decision to purchase a Honda motorbike at the PT dealer. Astra Motor Bima City. (2) Price has a partially significant effect on the decision to purchase a Honda motorbike at the PT dealer. Astra Motor Bima City. (3) Location does not have a partially significant effect on the decision to purchase a Honda motorbike at the PT dealer. Astra Motor Bima City. (4) Product Availability, Price and Location have a significant simultaneous influence on the Decision to Purchase a Honda Motorbike at the PT Dealer. Astra Motor Bima City.

It is necessary to know the strategy for developing the copra agroindustry in Mamala Village. Sampling was carried out using the purposive sampling method. The analysis tool us is the SWOT matrix. The results of the research show that the strategy used is to locate the copra industry close to the farmers' location so that there is cooperation between the industry and local farmers and it makes it easier for farmers to sell coconuts to the industry because the distance is quite close. The copra quality is good so it creates demand. there is always copra on the market, the availability of capital to buy coconut raw materials so that there is always coconut raw material to be produced into copra, the industry has a skilled workforce so that the potential for long-term copra products is quite good, even though the equipment technology for processing copra is still simple does not affect the long-term potential of copra products, having a small number of workers does not hinder the copra production process so that there is always a demand for copra in the market, the influence of uncertain market prices does not affect the good quality of copra, the existence of climate change on copra production is minimized because the availability of skilled workers in processing copra, having a small number of workers does not affect market access in selling copra products.