These days, growing numbers of single women are boasting a new title: Homeowner! Since the mid-1990’s, single women have purchased homes at nearly twice the rate as single men, according to the National Association of Realtors. The latest Redfin Real-Time Homebuyer Report surveyed 1,353 active homebuyers who have recently toured homes with Redfin and sheds light on single women’s homebuying preferences and behavior. We found that:

For additional insight into the trend of single female home ownership, check out the latest articles from U.S. News & World Report and Loans.org.