[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f3abjxczdp8spz":3,"$ffeh0925h8cuz":39,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":43},{"item":4,"previous":27,"next":33},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":14,"isInfographic":15,"categories":16,"isVideo":15,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":25,"updatedAt":26},47435,"single-women-are-embracing-homeownership","Single Women Are Embracing Homeownership","\u003Cp>In today's housing market, more and more single women are becoming homeowners.\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240325\u002F20240327-Single-Women-Are-Embracing-Homeownership.png","\u003Cp>In today's \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F15\u002Fthe-latest-trends-in-housing-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">housing market\u003C\u002Fa>, more and more single women are becoming \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F22\u002F3-helpful-tips-for-first-time-homebuyers-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">homeowners\u003C\u002Fa>. According to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nar.realtor\u002Fblogs\u002Feconomists-outlook\u002Fcelebrating-single-women-home-buyers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">data\u003C\u002Fa> from the \u003Cem>National Association of Realtors\u003C\u002Fem> (NAR), \u003Cstrong>19% of all homebuyers are single women\u003C\u002Fstrong>, while only 10% are single men.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you're a single woman trying to buy your first home, this should be encouraging. It means other people are making their dreams a reality – so you can too.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Why Homeownership Matters to So Many Women \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>For many single women, buying a home isn't just about having a place to live—it's also a smart way to \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F13\u002Fyour-home-is-a-powerful-investment\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">invest\u003C\u002Fa> for the future. Homes usually \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F20\u002Fdoes-it-make-sense-to-buy-a-home-right-now\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">increase in value\u003C\u002Fa> over time, so they’re a great way to build \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F02\u002F08\u002Fhome-equity-can-be-a-game-changer-when-you-sell\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">equity\u003C\u002Fa> and overall net worth. Ksenia Potapov, Economist at \u003Cem>First American\u003C\u002Fem>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.firstam.com\u002Feconomics\u002Fshe-cession-cant-slow-homeownership-surge-among-single-women\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">says\u003C\u002Fa>:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“. . . single women are increasingly pursuing homeownership and reaping its wealth creation benefits.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>The financial security and independence homeownership provides can be life-changing. And when you factor in the personal motivations behind buying a home, that impact becomes even clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The same report from NAR \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nar.realtor\u002Fblogs\u002Feconomists-outlook\u002Fcelebrating-single-women-home-buyers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shares\u003C\u002Fa> the top reasons single women are buying a home right now, and the reality is, they’re not all financial (\u003Cem>see chart below\u003C\u002Fem>):\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240325\u002F20240327-Top-Reasons-To-Purchase-a-Home.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240325\u002F20240327-Top-Reasons-To-Purchase-a-Home.png\" alt=\"a blue and white diagram with white text\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If any of these reasons resonate with you, maybe it’s time for you to buy too.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Work with a Trusted Real Estate Agent\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>If you’re a single woman looking to \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F04\u002Fwhat-to-know-about-credit-scores-before-buying-a-home\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buy a home\u003C\u002Fa>, it is possible, even in today’s housing market. You’ll just want to be sure you have a great real estate \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F02\u002F28\u002Fwhy-you-want-an-agents-advice-for-your-move\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">agent\u003C\u002Fa> by your side.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Talk about what your goals are and why homeownership is so important to you. That way your agent can keep what’s critical for you up front as they guide you through the \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F01\u002Fthe-first-step-getting-pre-approved-for-a-mortgage-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buying process\u003C\u002Fa>. They’ll help you find the right home for your needs and advocate for you during \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F18\u002F4-tips-to-make-your-strongest-offer-on-a-home\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">negotiations\u003C\u002Fa>. 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Let's connect today to talk about your goals in the housing market.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240325\u002F20240327-Top-Reasons-To-Purchase-a-Home.png",false,[17,21],{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},5,"For Buyers","buyers",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},11,"First-Time Buyers","first-time-buyers","2024-03-27T10:30:00Z","2024-03-27T10:30:09Z",{"id":28,"slug":29,"title":30,"featuredImage":31,"publishedAt":32,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},47417,"whats-the-latest-with-mortgage-rates","What’s the Latest with Mortgage Rates?","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240325\u002F20240326-What-s-the-Latest-with-Mortgage-Rates.png","2024-03-26T10:30:00Z",{"id":34,"slug":35,"title":36,"featuredImage":37,"publishedAt":38,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},47539,"is-it-easier-to-find-a-home-to-buy-now","Is It Easier To Find a Home To Buy Now?","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240326\u002F20240328-Is-It-Easier-To-Find-a-Home-To-Buy-Now.png","2024-03-28T10:30:00Z",{"cover":40,"open":41,"shareSpread":42},"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Cover-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Spread-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Magazine-original.png",[44,48,49,53,57,61,65,66,70,74,78,82,86,90,94,98,102,106,110,114,118,122,126,130,134,138,142,146,150,154],{"id":45,"name":46,"slug":47},1,"Uncategorized","uncategorized",{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},{"id":50,"name":51,"slug":52},6,"For Sellers","sellers",{"id":54,"name":55,"slug":56},7,"Foreclosures","foreclosures",{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60},8,"Infographics","infographics",{"id":62,"name":63,"slug":64},9,"Home Prices","home-prices",{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24},{"id":67,"name":68,"slug":69},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":71,"name":72,"slug":73},35,"Mortgage Rates","mortgage-rates",{"id":75,"name":76,"slug":77},38,"Move-Up","move-up",{"id":79,"name":80,"slug":81},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":87,"name":88,"slug":89},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":91,"name":92,"slug":93},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":95,"name":96,"slug":97},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":99,"name":100,"slug":101},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":103,"name":104,"slug":105},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":107,"name":108,"slug":109},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":111,"name":112,"slug":113},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":115,"name":116,"slug":117},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":119,"name":120,"slug":121},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":123,"name":124,"slug":125},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":127,"name":128,"slug":129},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips",{"id":131,"name":132,"slug":133},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":135,"name":136,"slug":137},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":139,"name":140,"slug":141},326,"Equity","equity",{"id":143,"name":144,"slug":145},327,"Forecasts","forecasts",{"id":147,"name":148,"slug":149},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips",{"id":151,"name":152,"slug":153},339,"Expired\u002FWithdrawn\u002FCanceled","expiredwithdrawncanceled",{"id":155,"name":156,"slug":157},340,"Price It Right\u002FOverpricing","price-it-rightoverpricing"]