Not far behind in 1968 was Diane Carroll in the role of
Julia, a widowed mother of a young son, also on her own and succeeding.
Probably most notable was Mary Richards in 1970, a role
played by Mary Tyler Moore. (Who can
forget the theme song? I bet you’re
humming it now.) Mary was a young
professional also living on her own and providing quite well. There was also her single friend, Rhoda
Morgenstern, residing one floor up. Also
a single woman living on her own.
While these characters of the 1960’s and 1970’s may not have
owned the apartments in which they lived, they definitely paved the way for
single women today who want to be independent, strong, and yes, even
fashionable and attractive. There….I
said it. I think women can be all of the
above. In fact I believe that it’s
inside every woman, no matter what her background or current situation, to be
whoever she wants to be. But it doesn’t
come easy and it doesn’t come without sacrifice.
What I really want to focus on in this blog post is that single women can be self-sufficient
and that can lead to home ownership. And
that can be very freeing…liberating if you will. There’s something very special about being in
control of your surroundings. You decide
what color the walls will be, or what flooring you step onto when you get out
of bed, or whether or not your kitchen looks like it belongs to….you name her
(Giada?, Ina? Rachael perhaps?).
I want you to consider the prospect of owning your own
home. It’s not for everybody. Some women don’t want the
responsibility. And that’s OK too. But if the notion of having the American Dream
makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside, then it’s a thought worth pondering.
One significant note as I close this post. These women did not have extravagant, large
dwellings. Their apartments were small but they were cute. Which just goes to show that even if all you
can afford is a studio condo, you can still make it great.
Posted By Monte Wall
Broker Associate @ Keller Williams Premier Realty
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