"Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises."
-- Demosthenes, statesman
"The successful man is the one who had the chance and took it."
-- Roger Babson, executive
"We can learn from past failures and mistakes, but we shouldn't get stuck there. We can keep future goals in mind, but we shouldn't get stuck there, either. The only way to reach our potential is to focus on what we must do now - this moment, this day - to perform effectively and win."
-- Joe Torre
"All men who deliberate on controversial matters should do it free of
hate, friendship, anger and pity."
-- Sallust, historian
"Instead of comparing our lot with that of those who are more fortunate
than we are, we should compare it with the lot of the great majority of
our fellow men. It then appears that we are among the privileged."
-- Helen Keller, lecturer
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Showing posts with label Single Ladies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Single Ladies. Show all posts
Monday, December 6, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Daily Quotes Nov. 18 2010!
Daily Quotes Nov. 18 2010!
"Happiness is only a byproduct of successful living."
-- Austen Riggs, psychiatrist
"The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority."
-- Kenneth Blanchard, writer
"You can't do it unless you can imagine it."
-- George Lucas, director
"All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is
this: Act as if it were impossible to fail."
-- Dorothea Brande, writer
"Without courage, all other virtues lose their meaning."
-- Winston Churchill, British prime minister
All "Betts" on Brian! The Only Realtor you want!
"Happiness is only a byproduct of successful living."
-- Austen Riggs, psychiatrist
"The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority."
-- Kenneth Blanchard, writer
"You can't do it unless you can imagine it."
-- George Lucas, director
"All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is
this: Act as if it were impossible to fail."
-- Dorothea Brande, writer
"Without courage, all other virtues lose their meaning."
-- Winston Churchill, British prime minister
All "Betts" on Brian! The Only Realtor you want!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
All The Single Ladies!
All the Single Ladies!
Single Women Homebuyers
Single women account for the fastest growing segment of the home-buying population in the U.S. This trend has been on the rise for many years. From 1994 to 2002, the number of unmarried women owning homes climbed from 13.9 million to 17.5 million. By 2004, 18% of all homebuyers were single women. According to the latest NAR profile of homebuyers and sellers, that number has risen to 22%.
Factors leading to this increase include the following demographic trends: better education, more women working and seeking financial independence, and young women delaying marriage. Also, women have significantly increased their purchasing power. They own and operate 38% of all businesses in America and make up nearly 40% of all business school graduates. More immediately, historically low interest rates, affordable home prices, ample housing supply and the first-time homebuyer tax credit are fueling the increase of single women homebuyers.
Statistically, women do more research and spend a longer period of time searching for a home. They’re also more inclined to make home repairs. Studies show that nearly half of all purchases made in Home Depot and Lowes are made by women. And 94% of women homeowners claimed to have completed a home improvement project by themselves in the last five years.
Some home characteristics that experts say appeal to women: a safe community (single women account for a large number of condominium purchases where they find a sense of security), a home office (home-based businesses are very popular among women), maintenance friendly yards, lots of storage, and natural light, particularly in the master suite and bathroom. Statistically, women are also more likely to work with female mortgage brokers, attorneys and real estate professionals.
Single Women Homebuyers
Single women account for the fastest growing segment of the home-buying population in the U.S. This trend has been on the rise for many years. From 1994 to 2002, the number of unmarried women owning homes climbed from 13.9 million to 17.5 million. By 2004, 18% of all homebuyers were single women. According to the latest NAR profile of homebuyers and sellers, that number has risen to 22%.
Factors leading to this increase include the following demographic trends: better education, more women working and seeking financial independence, and young women delaying marriage. Also, women have significantly increased their purchasing power. They own and operate 38% of all businesses in America and make up nearly 40% of all business school graduates. More immediately, historically low interest rates, affordable home prices, ample housing supply and the first-time homebuyer tax credit are fueling the increase of single women homebuyers.
Statistically, women do more research and spend a longer period of time searching for a home. They’re also more inclined to make home repairs. Studies show that nearly half of all purchases made in Home Depot and Lowes are made by women. And 94% of women homeowners claimed to have completed a home improvement project by themselves in the last five years.
Some home characteristics that experts say appeal to women: a safe community (single women account for a large number of condominium purchases where they find a sense of security), a home office (home-based businesses are very popular among women), maintenance friendly yards, lots of storage, and natural light, particularly in the master suite and bathroom. Statistically, women are also more likely to work with female mortgage brokers, attorneys and real estate professionals.
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