•   Compendent
  • Business
  • Home & Garden
  • Wellness
  • Nonprofit
  • Life
  • Blogs We ♥
  • Contact
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Hide Search

Single Women Purchase More Homes than Single Men but Get Lower Returns

by Compendent ·  2 min read  ·  August 7, 2020

Single Women Purchase More Homes than Single Men but Get Lower Returns

American households come in many shapes and sizes these days due to new career opportunities and financial independence for women. Studies show that women are not only having kids at an older average age, but more are earning college degrees and surpassing their male partners as the family’s breadwinner. As women become more self-sufficient it only makes sense that more women are buying houses independently as well.

The National Association of Realtors’ housing trends report showed that single females made up 18% of homebuyers in 2019 with single men only making up 8%. That being said, a Yale study found that single females pay around 2% more when purchasing a home than men, but sell it for 2% less. While this gap might not seem like much at first, after factoring in mortgage costs, single women are losing roughly $1,600 per year on average compared to single men.

There is a lot more at stake for women than saving money when it comes to this housing gap. While women can’t control others’ perceptions or actions, there are things women can do to improve their home buying experience and outcomes.

What to do about this gender housing gap? The folks at Rocket Mortgage collected 13 actionable tips from industry experts to arm women with the know-how to feel confident and take their negotiation skills to the next level. From evaluating comparable sales to learning more about the seller’s motivations they’ve created a visual that will arm women in every stage of home buying to get a better outcome and help close the women’s housing gap. View their infographic below.

Filed Under: Home & Garden

Primary Sidebar

RECENT POSTS

How to Live with More Intention in a Distracted World

April 18, 2025

Journaling as a Tool for PTSD Recovery

March 24, 2025

Sports and Mental Health in Adolescents

February 17, 2025

5 Tips on Designing the Interior of Your New Office Space

October 9, 2024

Why You Should Also Think About Your Garage During Renovations

September 17, 2024

Recent Posts

Maximize Sales with Strategic Seasonal Merchandising

How to Build a Strong Employer Brand to Attract Quality Candidates

The Influence of Genetics on Mental Health Disorders

Carré d’Or Charm: A Guide to Monaco’s Most Exclusive Real Estate

Aftercare Planning and Support Post-IOP Treatment

Founding Sponsors
AV Programming Associates Christina DeBusk Greenlock Capital Long Beach Architect Purrfect Serving Canned Cat Food Cutters Smith Farms Custom Furniture VitalChurch Ministry
Scroll

© 2025 Compendent.com. All Rights Reserved.
Web Design by Modmacro℠

Sitemap  |  Advertising