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Are You a Smart Girl?

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Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Goodyear Green

Owning Real Estate is still one of the smartest and solid investments you can make.  Did you know that women are making great strides in becoming one of the fastest growing segements of home owners?  

That's right!   The number of single women buying homes has doubled since 1989, according to the National Association of Realtors, and by 2003, 21 percent of all home purchases were made by women.    By 2010, nearly 31 Million households - 28% of all households in the country - will be headed by women.  How's that for Girl Power!?!  

Here are some other interesting statistics about women and homeownership:
* More than one in five home buyers is a single woman.
* Twice as many unmarried women are buying homes than single men.
* Single women make up more than one-third of the growth in real estate ownership since 1994.

Most of you have started to save for your future and may participate in one of the following: an IRA or Roth IRA, a savings account or other savings programs your emplyer offers.   See - You are a Smart Girl! 

Wouldn't it be great to continue to build your personal wealth by buying a home?   Invest in your self.  

There are many advantages to buying a home versus renting one.  In many cases, the amount of money a renter spends on rent can be about the same as or less than the amount a homeowner spends on a mortgage. With the tax benefit for homeowners, the savings can be significant.  

Buying a home for many is one of the largest investments that people will make in their lifetime.  It is also the best long-term investment that you can make.   

Women home buyers come in all sizes, shapes and ages. They are divorced, never married, separated, widowed; some have children, others live with friends or partners and many live alone. 

Women buy for a varying number of reasons.  Some of which are needing more space or a smaller home, being closer to family, schools, or their job.  Others have a strong desire to own their own home, a second home or vacation home.  

The bottom line is so many women are out there living their dream of home ownership.  You can too. 

Questions?  Comments?   Please email or contact us - we are here to help. 

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