Are Men Dumber About Real Estate Values Than Women?

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It doesn't take women long to figure out that men exaggerate about, um, almost everything, including real estate values. So it should come as no surprise that men are more bullish about the value of their castles than women are.

According to a study conducted by a national polling company, The Rasmussen Report found that nearly 60 percent of men surveyed believe their home is worth more than the amount they borrowed to buy it, even in this dipping market.

In other words, they think their homes are still going up in value. Eternal optimists, or out of touch testosterone producers?

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