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5 places that are very difficult to afford but surprisingly easy to love
The rule of three is a common guideline used to help you estimate home affordability, but there are several states where the budget might be stretched.
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The 15 best places for hikers to live
Find out which metros are the best places to live for hikers with hundreds of miles of trails. This includes Eugene, OR; Fresno, CA; and Sacramento, CA.
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Homeowners and appraisers differ by less than 1% on home values
Homeowners underestimated their home value in September. Find out why that’s important in checking out our Home Price Perception Index.
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The 12 best cities to view fall foliage
From the Pacific coast to the Atlantic, Rocket Homes ranked the best places for fall foliage in each census area based on six compelling metrics.
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Why Idaho is one of the top housing markets in the U.S.
Why has Idaho become such a hot spot for incoming homebuyers? We dug through the data to find out.
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A look at entering the home buying market
What are the challenges faced by first-time home buyers? A survey of over 1,200 home shoppers offers insight.
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The best cities to add solar to a home
While solar power is good for the planet anywhere, these U.S. cities may be some of the best places in the country to add solar to a home.
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Homeowner and appraiser opinions hold steady as home values decline in december
While home values dipped a little bit, appraisals are still coming in above homeowner estimates in our latest data.
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Full contact housing: Phoenix's competitive real estate market
The real estate market in Phoenix has exploded in recent years. Read this to find out how much it’s grown in 2020.
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