I Am Woman Hear Me Roar: The Female Homebuyer And Seller Part 1

Written by Elaine VonCannon


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First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage….NOT!

In 2004 single women made up eighteen percent of America’s home-buying population. The increase of home sales to unmarried women inrepparttar last ten years has caused evenrepparttar 146014 Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to take notice. Duringrepparttar 146015 1990’srepparttar 146016 FHA began to allow women to report child support as income in order to qualify for a mortgage. Another factor in this trend, according torepparttar 146017 Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, is that women no longer think of marriage as a first step and buying a home asrepparttar 146018 second, women are generally marrying later in life. In 1970repparttar 146019 US Census reportedrepparttar 146020 median marrying age as 20.8 years and in 2000 reportedrepparttar 146021 median marrying age as 25.1 years. An increase inrepparttar 146022 number of women in executive jobs, as well as an increase inrepparttar 146023 number of dual-earner married households, has also changed homebuyer trends. These changes have inspiredrepparttar 146024 mortgage and real estate industry to create various programs for nontraditional buyers like unmarried women.

It Ain’t Over Till The Female Homebuyer Sings

In 2005 a new version ofrepparttar 146025 role of women continues to emerge. Not only are women buying homes across America, but they are also renovating, upgrading, selling and investing. Learn more about these subjects in my next article “I Am Woman Hear Me Roar Part 2”. Always remember to explore all of your options when finding a mortgage. Be certain you express yourself clearly to your real estate agent or mortgage broker, let them know exactly what you want and don’t settle for less. To read more educational articles on topics such as “I Want To Hold Your Hand: First Time Homebuyers”, “Buy Now Retire Later: An Investment In Your Dreams”, and “More Bang For Your Buck With Mortgages” please visit my web site, VoncannonRealEstate.com.



Elaine VonCannon is a REALTOR with RE/Max Capital in Williamsburg, Virginia, and she manages investment property. Elaine is also an Accredited Buyer's Representative as well as a Senior Real Estate Specialist. She has helped numerous clients invest in and make money on property in Southeastern Virginia.


I Am Woman Hear Me Roar: The Female Homebuyer and Seller Part 2

Written by Elaine VonCannon


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Retirement and Downsizing

A series by Jean Chatzky, an editor for Money Magazine, called “Today’s Money For Women” was featured onrepparttar Today Show in 2004. She began her series with this quote, “You’ve probably heard that thanks to divorce andrepparttar 146013 fact that women outlive men, ninety percent of women will be solely responsible for their finances at some point in their lives.” Many women after retirement find themselves living alone forrepparttar 146014 first time and often they are still living in a home made for a family. As time goes byrepparttar 146015 cost, physically and financially, of maintenance and upkeep are taxing and it is time to downsize into a home better suited to your needs. Choosing a real estate professional that listens and is attentive to your individual situation is essential, as well as having support from friends and colleagues.

Tips For Female Sellers

All sellers should keep some important tips in mind. First, watch your neighborhood and keep track of what sells andrepparttar 146016 price. Second, be certain to make all ofrepparttar 146017 necessary repairs or upgrades. Consider having a pre-inspection and always complete a termite moisture check. Third, choose your upgrades wisely. Think fromrepparttar 146018 buyer’s perspective. Fourth, be certain you have enough money to coverrepparttar 146019 closing costs whenrepparttar 146020 sale is final. Don’t completerepparttar 146021 sale owing money. To read more articles on topics related to selling homes please visit VoncannonRealEstate.com and peruse articles like “Bring It To The Bank: Renovations and Upgrades”, “Increase Your Buying Power With Capital Gains Reinvestment”, and “The Seller’s Guide To The Buyer’s Eye”.



Elaine VonCannon is a REALTOR with RE/Max Capital in Williamsburg, Virginia, and she manages investment property. Elaine is also an Accredited Buyer's Representative as well as a Senior Real Estate Specialist. She has helped numerous clients invest in and make money on property in Southeastern Virginia.


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