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Best places to raise a family
The best cities for families to live include Grand Rapids, Bridgeport, Raleigh and more. The 150 metro areas analyzed are home to nearly 3/4 of U.S. residents.
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67% of non-solar households are interested in solar, so what's stopping them?
Home listings with solar spend 13.3% less time on the market and are 24.7% more likely to sell over ask.
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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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Why women real estate: A brief history and appreciation for women's contribution to real estate
Women have played a pivotal role in the development of today’s real estate market through their dedication to the fight for equality and the right to cont...
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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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This is what today's first-time home buyers are looking for
What are first-time home buyers looking for in a house, and how are perceptions of starter homes evolving? We surveyed over 1,000 people to find out.
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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 Maryland housing market: Where are homes selling the fastest?
Wondering how competitive the Maryland Housing Market is? Read our article to learn where homes are selling the fastest in Maryland.
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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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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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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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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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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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National data shows homes are worth more than homeowners think
While the gap between homeowners and appraisers widened in October, it was at least happening in the right direction. Check out our HPPI.
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