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One in five homebuyers is a single woman – here’s what’s driving the shift

Move over men. Women are making major moves in the housing market, and many are doing it solo. Single women now account for roughly one in five U.S. homebuyers, more than double the share of single ...
CNBC

35% of Gen Z homebuyers are single women, research shows. Here’s why they need an estate plan

The share of single women Gen Z homebuyers is nearly double the number of same-aged single men buyers, research shows. Among all singles, the share who have a will — a key estate planning document — ...
CNBC

Single women see homeownership as 'a wealth-building tool,' economist says, but buying remains a challenge

Among first-time homebuyers, women report annual income of $73,000, compared with $66,400 among single men who become homeowners, a recent report from the National Association of Realtors shows. At ...
Women's Health

Single Women Are Thriving In 2025. Experts Explain What’s Really Driving Their Joy.

OLD MAID. SPINSTER. CHILDLESS CAT LADY. For literally centuries now, everyone from gossipmongers to vice presidential candidates has slung dismissive sobriquets to describe the single woman experience ...
New York Post

Single women outnumber single men when it comes to homeownership

When Karla Cobreiro bought her home in 2022, she didn’t think she would be contributing to a growing demographic. Over 20 million single women own homes, significantly outnumbering the roughly 14 ...