Single Women Guide To Home ownership

 The demographics of single women 

buying homes are quite diverse.

 All ages

 young professional women

middle age professional women

 divorced mothers

need more space adult children under the roof

need more space aging parents under the roof

need less space down sizers

empty nesters

seeking pre-retirement lifestyle

retirement lifestyle

snow birds

investors

flippers

pre-inheritance gifts

inheritance gifts

There are really no TYPICAL single women making home purchases, each has a unique situation, 

and their needs are just as diverse.

Based on my experience, 

there do appear to be a few trends in this market, 

and here is a list of what I see:

• Spend less than $300,000 or trade up for more than $500K.
• Consults  MY able mortgage adviser to determine best financial outcome.
• Work from home, or are away from home a lot.
• Homebodies and love to grow food and into alternative medicine.
• Travel for work 
• Love vacations
• Prefer two bedrooms or more
• Prefer 1.5- 2 full bathrooms
• Prefer 2 full baths to easily share space with another
• Prefer walk in closets
• Try on 800-1500 Square Feet, for size
• Evaluate the need for a garage
• Less likely to choose new construction
• Likely to avoid noise pollution from buildings that sit on a busy street
• Prefer central a/c, especially if on a busy street
• Chose energy audits and evaluate solar panels. 
• Will compromise size /cost to get other amenities, but not compromise location
• Smaller spaces are acceptable
• Many prefer condos, we always ask about dedicated parking and pet policy. 
• Desire security, and safe neighborhoods with a strong community feel
• Look for close proximity to walking trails, parks, stores, shopping, or fitness centers 
• Fenced yard for pets
• Great kitchens to entertain
• Green and high performance energy features
• low maintenance finishes