Tips for Women Home Buyers

By Raymond Stoklosa · February 26th, 2010

Tips for Women Home Buyers in San Mateo

Single and unmarried women comprised more than one-third of the growth in home ownership since 1994 according to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. In San Mateo, California, women make up an increasing share of middle-income households as more than one in five home buyers are single women.

Look for Safe, Secure and Stable Communities and Neighborhoods

Women San Mateo Home Buyers Safe, secure, stable and comfortable communities like Belmont, San Carlos and San Mateo, California, are particularly attractive to women with a strong desire to own their own home and establish roots.

Safety and security are two primary concerns among women home buyers. These buyers should inspect the accessibility, layout and visibility of streets, parking lots, garages and entry ways of the property carefully.

Tips for Security Conscious Women Home Buyers

Here are some tips for security conscious women home buyers. The most secure and safe San Mateo homes or condominiums have the following features:

Attached garages and electronic door openers
Secure entrances such as gated communities or security entrances
Ample street lighting and motion sensor lights around house
First floor bedrooms
Double-pane windows
Fenced back yard
Not on an alley
Effective locks and door jams
Security systems

Check the Neighborhood’s Safety Record

Finally, you should also check out the neighborhood’s safety record. Crime is generally higher in mixed-use areas than areas composed solely of single family homes. For specific figures, check the neighborhood’s crime statistics with the local police department and make sure to view the
FBI’s national registry of sex offenders.

With a little homework, you can easily find the home you’ve always wanted.

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