Durham Region Real Estate Blog

When it comes to deciding which home to purchase, women make up their minds quicker than men, according to a survey by Coldwell Banker Real Estate.  Knowing whether or not a home is “right” for you is decided by 70% of women the day they walked into the house, versus 62% of men.  Men also needed two or more visits (32% of men versus 23% of women).

Does this really surprise anyone?  Most women decide on a house by the way it makes them feel and that is something we know instantly.  Men though, are generally more driven by their head. Can we afford the house, what is the structure like?  Will my family be safe here?  These things need to be investigated and therefore take up time. 

Men and women think differently.  Women would rather live closer to their extended family then to their work (55%) where men would rather be closer to work (63%).   But you can use your differences to find a great place to live!  Things you wouldn’t have thought of will be brought to light by your significant other, and in the end you may find a home that you love based on things you didn’t even think were important! 

Before you buy a home, sit down and recognize each other’s differences and work together, from deciding on a neighbourhood to how to use a spare room.

I wonder how much Coldwell Banker paid for this survey.  Perhaps they should have just paid me for my opinion!