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By David Phillips | GlobeSt.
ISingle men owners have gained $10,000 (16 %) more in home value since purchase; housing gender gap widens with more years of home ownership.
Homes owned by single men on average are valued 10% more and have appreciated $10,112 (16%) more since purchase than homes owned by single women. This congruity comes from an analysis released today by RealtyTrac.