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Higher education and salary levels are giving single women the power to purchase a home on their own.
There’s a powerful new force that’s changing the face of the home buying process and is reshaping the landscape of the housing industry. Curious?
Well, take our quick two-question quiz to discover the identity and some important insights into this savvy and skilled homebuyer.
1.) Read the homebuyer trends below. Then decide: What category of buyer best fits the profile? a.) Traditional Families b.) Single Men c.) Single Women d.) Active Adults
Generally speaking, this buyer group typically:
…Buys in city over suburban areas.
…Is interested in amenities and features.
…Will not compromise on location or quality of neighborhood.
…Prefers condominiums with homeowner associations over single family homes.
…Prefers 2 or more bedrooms
…Smaller spaces are acceptable.
…Desires security and / or gated access.
…Likes to engage in social interaction with neighbors.
…Wants close proximity to stores, shopping and fitness centers.
If you guessed, c.) Single Women, you’re absolutely correct. Single women represent the fastest growing component of home buyers in the United States at almost 20%. According to the National Association of Realtors, single women were responsible for buying approximately one out of five homes purchased in the country – a total of 1.7 million homes. (By the way, these same ladies outnumbered the single guys who represented only 15% of the buying population.)
This home is a great value -- made better with the special $7,500 tax credit available to new buyers.
Great views of beautiful trees!
Only a few of the Fenwick models at Heritage Park have views as fabulous as this one. Located at 2806 Neubauer Circle, this model faces an interior, tree-lined courtyard.
If you’re looking for relaxed townhome living with plenty of space and a floorplan that was designed for comfort, this is the model you’ve been looking for.
This three bedroom, two and a half bath home features nearly 2,000 square feet of living space and a two car garage that you won’t have to fill with lawnmowers, snow blowers and rakes! Maybe a small boat for a weekend day trip to one of Lake County’s nearby lakes or perhaps some extra storage space?
Anyone that has decorated a new home with their spouse can tell you that it is not an easy task. Men want one thing, while women want the polar opposite. A recent article in the National Post describes the core differences between men and women that prompt a galactic divide in home decor taste.
— Men choose function over form. Women appreciate aesthetics and beauty.
— Men like things that just plain-old work. Women prefer pieces with embellishments.
— Men like technology, and they like it as big as possible. All men would agree that there’s no better focal point of a room than a Hi-Def big screen television planted directly in front of the couch. Women may be more apt to choose a decorative piece such as an elaborate armoire.
— Men usually enjoy sitting on a darker-colored, leather and very comfortable sofa. Women are looking for a more curvaceous shapes, delicate lines with a light-colored upholstery sofas accompanied by lots of throws and decorative pillows.
— Men like the feel of a room saturated in dark and earthy tones. Women enjoy the aura that bright tones and softer pastels produce.
This great end unit has wonderful open space views through large, light-beckoning windows.
Courtyard living at its best!
This townhome, located at 2810 Neubauer, faces an interior, tree-lined courtyard — perfect for an afternoon picnic or a quiet morning stroll.
If you’re looking for a bright, cheerful home, this one is exactly what you’re looking for. A great floorplan, wonderful location and views that are peaceful and serene.
This luxury home features:
- 42″ Maple cabinets
- Stainless steel GE® appliances
- Corian® countertops
- Hardwood floors
- Vaulted ceiling in the master suite
Heritage Park residents will be included in a special census beginning Dec. 3.
Pulte Homes’ Heritage Park community is one of several new developments on Lindenhurst’s north side that will be included in a special census that is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, December 3.
The census, was originally slated for last summer, is expected to add up to 600 new residents to the current population figure of 14,039. In 2000, Lindenhursts’ population was 12,537. Three years later, a 2003 census added 1,500 to the population. and since that time, more than 200 new homes have been built in Lindenhurst.
What are the benefits to Heritage Park homeowners?
- It will generate increased state revenues.
According to Village Administrator Matt Formica as reported in Nov. 19’s Lake County News-Sun, updating the official population will increase the amounts of population-based state income tax and Motor Fuel Tax revenues.
This could generate between $66,000 to $79,000 in new revenues for the village based on the latest head count with each new resident providing about $132 annually in both state and federal revenues.
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