Last year wasn't the best year for home buyers. Between high mortgage rates and low housing inventory, the overall rate of homeownership declined in the U.S.  But that didn't stop single women from breaking homeownership records — in 2025, a historical high of over 20 million single women owned their own homes. Want to join their ranks in 2026? If so, you'll need to be prepared for some special challenges. As a longtime financial educator and former HUD-certified housing counselor, I've seen solo buyer ...