Single Women Are Homeowners-Wanda Pearson
Single women home buyers are on the rise again! Are you aware of your purchasing power? Ready to take the plunge? Where are you in the residential real estate pie? Single females are purchasing more homes and have risen to 17% of all residential buyers according to the National Association of Realtors. Their male counterparts, with earnings at approximately 25% more, account for only 7% of the pie. Married couples, have declined, yet still score at 66% with unmarried couples completing the pie at or about 8%.
Women are expected to continue to be a strong force in the residential market place. They are becoming increasingly more informed and less afraid to take risks. Women are aggressively intentional about building equity instead of renting. Expect the new home builders to cater to the needs and wants of that SUPERHERO. She’s wearing heels, boots, flats, sneakers and a CAPE. Who runs the world? Yes! She is here to stay!