The Real Estate Battle of the Sexes
Is really not that much of a battle according to a new survey by Coldwell Banker.
The survey of 1,000 men and women was designed to highlight the differences in how they approached buying a house.
One of the main concerns that popped up is that both men and women are looking for a home office. That is one of the leading drivers in new house purchases. Another facet that is important to the guys is the opportunity to find a man cave, an entertainment center or place where they can get away for a little bit.
Women may be inclined to make up their mind more quickly than men …
– When asked how long it took before they knew their home was “right”
for them, almost 70 percent of women had made up their mind the day they
walked into the house, vs. 62 percent of men. Conversely, significantly
more men needed two or more visits: (32 percent of men vs. 23 percent of
women).Women would rather live closer to their extended family than to their job …
– 55 percent of women find it more important to be closer to their
extended family (those that do not live in their household) than to their
job, compared to only 37 percent of men.A home’s security is a deal-breaker for both men and women …
– 64 percent of women said that if they found the home of their dreams
but had concerns about its security, they would no longer be interested.
More than half of men agreed (51 percent).Couples say that no one “wears the pants in the relationship” in terms of major financial decisions …
– When asked who wears the pants in the relationship (when it comes to
major financial decisions, such as purchasing a home), almost 70 percent of
respondents living with their significant other said it’s actually mutual.
– However, 23 percent think that they, themselves, wear the pants in the
relationship, not their partner. More men than women said this (26 percent
vs. 20 percent, respectively).
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Comment by M Realty on 17 August 2009:
It’s not really something that a single person in a relationship can decide anymore. Unless you are lucky enough to be able to handle that financially all by yourself, you are going to need the permission and support of the person you are with.
-Tyler
Comment by eric e on 17 August 2009:
Well I’m x-military and have lived in 13 different places all over the country. Finding a new place for me and my family more or less became a process. My wife would go on an advanced house hunting trip to preview the candidates. On our last move, she spent a week looking at Charlotte Homes for Sale. Once she narrowed it down to about 3, I flew into town. My only question was how long will it take me to get to work. In the end,I turned to her and said, “Which home do you like”? She picked the house, I signed the contract. I was only in town for less than 24 hours. I’m happy when my wife is happy.