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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business

Single American Women Are Buying Homes in Record Numbers, Surpassing 20 Million for the First Time

Women from a wide range of ages are buying homes at a rapid pace.

Single female homeowners in the US have surged to a record high of more than 20 million in 2025, doubling the market share of their single male counterparts despite a deteriorating economic landscape.

The latest First American Financial report, released recently, confirms that while the overall homeownership rate for women decreased to 50.9% from 51.9%, the decline was driven by a massive spike in women forming independent households rather than a slump in demand.

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