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The Austin, Texas skyline with a river in the foreground.

15-minute read

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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Professional women in real estate standing confidently.

5-minute read

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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Solar panels installed on a house roof

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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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An eco friendly Christmas tree

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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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Couple posing and taking a picture outside their home.

3-minute read

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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A mother and daughter enjoying Christmas decorations.

5-minute read

Americans are spending less on holiday decorations in 2021

Americans spending less on holiday decorations in 2021, 61.3% of people spending less than $100 on holiday decorations – a 144% increase from 2020.

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6-minute read

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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A couple with a home appraiser during an inspection.

3-minute read

Home values rise as spring comes

Home values received quite a bump to begin purchase season. Read on to check out all the details!

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Happy family unboxing in their new home

6-minute read

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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A red beach house in Waimanalo, Hawaii.

7-minute read

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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Hiker on a trail with a beautiful mountain view

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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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Woman sitting at a table, calculating home value with documents and a calculator.

3-minute read

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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Skyline of Phoenix.

7-minute read

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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West Virginia State Capitol building with manicured lawn

7-minute read

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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Idaho highway with mountains in the background

4-minute read

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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First time homebuyer hesitations data chart

5-minute read

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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A city skyline with solar panels.

8-minute read

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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Tan and auburn home exterior with a front yard

4-minute read

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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