Hello. My name is Erik Martin and I am a reporter for a nationally syndicated real estate section published weekly in newspapers across the country (see current examples at gmnews.com/?s=%22by+erik+j.+martin%22). I’m looking to interview realtors/agents, mortgage/lending professionals, and other housing experts for the following articles: GENDER DISPARITY BLEEDS INTO THE HOUSING MARKET: WHY BUYING A HOME IS MORE PROFITABLE FOR MEN THAN WOMEN. According to a new RealtyTrac report (available at realtytrac.com/news/home-prices-and-sales/realtytrac-housing-gender-gap-analysis), homes owned by single men on average are valued 10 percent more and have appreciated $10,112 (16 percent) more since purchase than homes owned by single women. The average estimated current market value of homes owned by single men was $255,226 — 10 percent higher than the average current market value of homes owned by single women: $229,094. Homes owned by single men have gained an average of $63,921 since purchase, a 33 percent return on purchase price. That was $10,112 (16 percent) more than the average $53,809 gain since purchase for homes owned by single women, a 31 percent return on purchase price. This piece would delve into the report's findings, offer analysis from experts as to why there is a value/appreciation disparity between men and women when it comes to homeownership, and suggest tips (if there are any) for how women can help close this gap. Below is a list of questions I’m seeking answers to. I can either conduct a phone or email interview (with the latter, please email me back full-sentence written responses that I can use as quotes). My deadline is 9 a.m. central time, Friday, July 8.
QUESTIONS:1. What are the major findings of the RealtyTrac report that surprised you? Why?2. What factors are responsible for men getting a better deal out of real estate (per this report) than women? What are the causes?3. Why should women and men alike care about these findings and this gender disparity in housing values/prices? How can it affect each gender?4. Is there any way women can help close this gap and earn home appreciation values and higher purchase prices to match/exceed what men earn? What do you recommend here? Please provide detailed tips, if possible.5. Any other thoughts, tips or suggestions on this topic?6. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?
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realtors/agents, mortgage/lending professionals, housing experts
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