Saturday, October 18, 2008

My blog's reason for being

Since buying a house almost a year ago, I have been plagued by a sort of buyer's regret - I wish I'd known...., Why didn't I ask..., How come I didn't see that..., If only I'd realized...

After attending the Toronto Ladies Who Launch BYOB (that's Be Your Own Boss for all you who are thinking Saturday afternoon BBQ like I was) a few weeks ago, I have been searching for a blog or website devoted to women owning homes. Thus far, I have been unsuccessful. Does anyone know of a good one?

So, this morning over a steaming mug of herbal tea (because I have again run out of coffee), I decided to document my adventures in this blog. Most of the 'how-to' I have learned has been from friends and family, so I hope to pass some of this wisdom along for others. Afterall , according to Single Women Buy Homes, Too, Elizabeth Weintraub:
  • More than one in five home buyers is a single woman.
  • Twice as many unmarried women are buying homes than single men.
  • Single women make up more than one-third of the growth in real estate ownership since 1994.

Surely, there are more chicks like me out there with burning questions about how to fix everything from a leaky faucet to a leaking basement (yes, I have both) who are not easily finding the answers through Google or Yahoo.

So here we go! Come back often and share this with all your homeowning friends!

4 comments:

  1. Awesome idea for a blog Jen! Let me know if you need any mortgage tips ;)

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  2. I will definately be relying on my financial industry experts for some future posts!

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  3. This is a great idea, Jen! Being a co-homeowner myself, I know how frustrating it can be sometimes, and I am not alone in this, I can only imagine the trials you've seen! You must be commended, though, for venturing into such a scary 'adult' event as home-ownership! I am sure your blog will be a success and an aid to many women! And, maybe some men, too! All the best! Ginelle

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  4. yay! very impressed you've jumped into blogging. i'm a devoted blog reader, but just don't have the time and patience to become a blogee yet. Can't wait to read your wisdom!

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