How can I discuss plans to move out with my parents?

I am 24 years old, just finished school a few weeks ago from a good state univeristy, and finished with 2 Master's degrees (Master's in Engineering and an MBA in 6 years with a year of working experience to boot). I have over $15,000 in the bank because I'm pretty frugal and I was on scholarships throughout all of college (very lucky - no loans either) - I understand that this is a very good situation I'm in and a lot of people would love to be in my situation. I don't have a job yet because I didn't want to mess with it because I wanted some time off after being a full time student for 6 years straight (summers included) - I'm currently in Florida for 3 weeks. My parents are adament about me staying home to save even more money for a good down payment on a house (they want me to stay for 2 years - 1 year at least!) - don't want a home right now, but want one in about a year or so - condos are out of the question. I want to move out into a one bedroom apartment for some independence, financial freedom, have some more fun with friends, and the opportunity to have some privacy with my girlfriend - they won't let her stay the night and the door to my room must always be open if we're in there together. I never let my parents pay for much during college - they offered to pay tuition when it was needed, room and board, or rent for apartments I stayed in and I told them "no" every time. I just want to know how to approach the situation and if my parents are "hovering" too much and if they're being unreasonable. I think they are, but they're so stubborn and stuck in their ways that I have a feeling that there will be some hostile feelings when I break it to them that I want to move out. I also feel that they are lonely in an "empty nest" and want some company - kind of selfish. I agree that I will save about $9,000 for that year in an apartment that could go toward a new home, but I know I wouldn't be nearly as happy as I would having a place to myself and being independent for once in my life. I'm 24, and old enough with enough money saved up and opportunities for good jobs that I should be able to be on my own. I don't know where they're coming from because they got married at 21 and 23 and were independent from then on out. I need some help and I don't want to ruin the relationship I have with them - they will be VERY upset when I tell them my view. How should I approach this situation and do you all think they are being unreasonable?

wow, you should move out so that you could have some independence...I know I would.
and your parents cant run everything for u, you have to do things the way you want to, even if it makes them upset...its your life not theirs...so dont let them make all the choices for you.

DUDE , IF YOU DO NOT MOVE OUT , YOU WILL NEVER HAVE A WOMAN AND YOU COULD BE 40 years OLD , STILL LIVING WITH MOM AND DAD ., AND THAT IS SO STUPID FOR THEM , NOT TO ENTITLE YOU TO YOUR PRIVACY .. DUDE MOVE ON , SERIOUSLY!!