Home Buying for Single Women
October 20th, 2009 Kurt Wilde
According to the US Census Bureau, there are over 14 million women who live alone in big cities. City planners and buildings are increasing security as they realize that many homes, apartment buildings, condominiums and streets are not designed with women’s safety in mind. To help women buy a home with safety features, here are some tips:
Buy a home with an attached garage. During winter, the days are shorter, which means that it’s usually dark by the time you get home from work. You might feel uncomfortable walking to your house in the dark from a detached garage.
Consider a neighborhood with good lighting. Brightly lit streets or streets with motion sensor lights give more protection than dark streets.
Get a home with a security system. Ask the homeowner if the security system is owned or leased and how much it will cost each month.