Singles Real Estate Trends - You Go Girls!

Ok we have all heard the news, Single Women are the fastest growing segment of home buyers in 2006 and the numbers are growing in 2007. So what about you? You want to look at your possibilities of owning a home so where do you go?

First find a Realtor who understands where you are at in life: Many Realtors focus their business on a niche vs an area. Nothing is worse for a single person then when they are attached to someone who doesn't undesrtand where they are in their life. There are many different feelings that come with purchasing a home when you are single. Should you wait, can you do it alone, how will this affect social aspects, it's just me I don't need that bigger home and the list could go on and on.

Qualifying for that home: Sad but true, banks do look at your differently. It is not that you aren't going to get a loan but you are qualifying for the loan on your own. That means lenders are going to hold you to a higher standard before they give you approval because there is not a second party involved to back you up. Again, working with a lender who understands this is the difference between having a good mortgage and a difficult one.

Trends for Single Women Home Buyers Follow:

• Purchase more udpated homes and will compromise size and cost for amentities.
• Prefer 2 bedrooms with attached garages and small yards.
• Less likely to purchase new construction.
• Desired location of homes is close to cities, social activities and family.
• Will not compromise on location or quality of neighborhood.
• Prefer units with strong homeowner assocations over single family homes.
• Safety of neighborhood is utmost important and prefers gated access.
• Social networking with neighbors is very important.
• Typically will own home for 5yrs and keep as investment property in the future.

Should you be considering buying a home in South Orange County, make sure to contact Kelly as her business is focused on the Single Home Buyer. Why because the needs of this homebuyer are different and many people don't understand the feelings behind it. It is different!

For more information request Kelly's Special Report - The Power Of One to help you take the next steps on the road to home ownership.

In addition, should you want to search the MLS, check out Kelly's listings and find local events make sure to visit www.KellyTurbeville.com as it was designed with you in mind.

Remember, It's Possible!