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Here's what you can borrow with a Monroe County Library card besides books and DVDs Do you have a Monroe County Library System (MCLS) card? If you do, did you know you can use your card for more than just borrowing books?

Congress Writes to Sec. Bessent on Indexing Capital Gains NAR, industry groups say middle-class homeowners are being pushed above the threshold when they sell their homes, creating an unintended tax burden.

In 47 of 50 states, single women living independently are more likely to own homes. Overall, single women own 2.71 million more homes than single men.

Despite women typically earning 83% of men's pay, they excel in homeownership. LendingTree's analysis suggests that single women are more inclined than single men to make sacrifices for homeownership. Women often exhibit more risk aversion, and owning a home is widely regarded as a secure investment.

Real estate agents also say they’ve noticed more single-female buyers now than in the past. “I’ve definitely sold more homes to women than in prior years,” says Lorraine Hurlbut of Keller Williams in New Jersey, the No. 4 state for female homeowners. “They’re tired of paying high rents that are the equivalent of a mortgage payment. They’re secure in their careers and want to ride the wave of ownership and investment.”