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15 best outdoor cities in the us for nature lovers
From the sunny beaches of San Diego to lake life in Minneapolis, these are the best outdoor cities in the U.S. for fun and fresh air.
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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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The 15 best places to be a teacher in the US
The 15 best places to be a teacher in the U.S. ranked by the extent they support and reward educators, including Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Rochester and Hartford....
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The 20 best places to experience a winter wonderland for the holidays
Rocket HomesSM has teamed up with BestPlaces.net to find the 20 best places to experience a winter wonderland this holiday season.
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Real vs. artificial: Which type of christmas tree is the most eco-friendly?
60.5% of people think artificial Christmas trees are more eco-friendly than real Christmas trees. But artificial trees have 11X more carbon emissions than re...
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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 home buying landscape of singles
In a survey of over 1,000 single people, details emerged about some of the biggest hurdles and most desired characteristics of buying a home solo.
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Home buying report: Millennial couple edition
Rocket Homes®surveyed 500 millennial couples about their home buying preferences. Take a look at the Millennial Couple Edition of our Home Buying...
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What do americans believe adds the most home value?
Which features and upgrades add the most value to a home? Over 1,000 survey respondents share their perceptions of the most important aspects of a home.
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