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Tips for Women Home Buyers

March 15, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

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Women are becoming a larger and larger percentage of the Austin home buyer population. When you’re a single woman planning to live alone or about to start a family looking for single family homes, you want to pay special attention to the safety and security of the area. Here are some tips for women home buyers to be aware of while they’re searching for an Austin home.

Security and Safety are Top Concerns for Women Home Buyers

Women want to feel safe and secure in their homes. Make sure you check for these things when shopping for your next home.

Attached Garages with Electronic Door Openers

Attached garages with electronic door openers allow you to pull into your garage and shut the door behind you. Then, you can take your time unloading groceries without having to worry about someone watching you.

Secure Entrances and Gated Communities

Gated communities help keep people that don’t belong in your neighborhood from being there. For enhanced safety, get to know your neighbors. Know who they are and what they look like. This way if you do see someone that doesn’t look like they belong, you can let the police know.

Street Lights and Motion Sensor Lights

Some neighborhoods around Austin don’t have street lights. Look for neighborhoods with street lights and check back in the middle of the night to see if the lights are still on. No matter where you live, its always a good idea to install plenty of motion sensor lights around your house. This will help deter unwanted guests from loitering around your home.

Fenced Backyard

Getting a fence around your backyard will not only give you privacy, but a degree of security as well. If you decide to lock your gate, make sure to have some way of getting out in an emergency or fire.

Not Near an Alley

Alleys are great places for intruders to hide. Make sure your home does not back to an alley or any other places where people can hide.

Effective Locks and Door Jams

Make sure all door locks are functioning properly and use the locks. You can also install dead bolts that only lock from the inside for added security when you’re home. Also, make sure you install either a rod or a PVC pipe in your sliding door jams to ensure they can’t be forced open.

Security Systems

There are several companies and security products available on the market today. Call and speak with a few companies to decide what systems may work for you.

Clear and Well Lit Entrance Ways

Make sure you have a well lit entrance way and keep your front porch light on.

Well Trimmed Plants Near Entrances

Keep all brush and hedges cut back so there aren’t any easy places for people to hide. The less inviting you can make the front of your home to unwanted guests, the better.

Window Locks and Sliding Door Stops

If you have sliding windows, make sure to install the window locks so you can open your window enough to bring in air, but not enough for someone to fit through. If your window slides left to right (similar to a sliding glass door), install a piece of PVC pipe so it cannot open far enough for someone to fit through.

Stay Clear of Railroad Tracks

Though this one is probably more of my paranoia from watching too many crime shows about The Railroad Killer, I would steer clear of railroad tracks. Not only is it noisy at all hours of the day and night, they are an easy way for people with no other means of transportation to get from one place to another.

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Check the Neighborhood’s Safety Record

Its also a good idea to check the safety record of the neighborhood. The police department keeps plenty of statistics and are a wealth of info. Also, knock on some of the neighbors doors, explain you are an interested buyer and ask them how safe they feel. You’d be surprised how forthcoming neighbors are with information.

Walk the Neighborhood at Night

Don’t just drive around. Actually get out of your car and walk several streets in the neighborhood when its dark. This will really help give you a sense of the area and whether or not you feel safe.

Choose a Home You Will Love Living In for Some Time

Real estate is a long term investment. Buy something that you can see yourself living for a while to maximize your investment. If you plan to leave it when you start a family or get married, its best to buy something you can easily rent (duplex, Downtown condo, single family home in a great school district, etc)

Looking to Buy a Home in Austin?

If you’re a single woman looking to buy a home in Austin, call us at (512) 827-8323 or email us at info@11OaksRealty.com to schedule a no obligation consultation. We can help you evaluate your situation and determine if now is the best time for you to invest in Austin real estate. In the meantime, check out our Austin Home Buyer Representation Program for more home buyer tips.

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About Rebecca Jacks

Rebecca has founded her success in real estate on a commitment to personalized service. Clients appreciate her dedication to not only the success of their transaction, but their very peace of mind. She is particularly adept at creating bridges to make home buying and relocation as seamless as possible.

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