The variety $X_n$ of singular $n\times n$ real matrices is stratified by smooth strata $X_{n,k}$ where $k$ is the rank. Choose a rank $k$ matrix $A\in X_{n,k}$. Is there a local diffeomorphism sending $X_n$ locally (near $A$) to the Cartesian product of the stratum $X_{n,k}$ by the determinantal variety of complementary rank $X_{n-k}$?