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96% of Americans make homeownership harder than necessary - do you?

Recent survey results show that getting a mortgage is likely easier than most Americans think, at least in some way. Here’s what you need to qualify.

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The most desired eco-friendly energy saving products in 2023

American homeowners rank the top alternative energy products, smart home products, and energy efficiency products for 2023.

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10 best places to buy a home with a household income of $150,000

With mortgage interest rates and current home prices, these are the best and most affordable places to buy a home if you are earning $150,000.

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10 best places to buy a home with a household income of $100,000

With mortgage interest rates and current home prices, these are the best and most affordable places to buy a home if you are earning $100,000.

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2023 housing market forecasts from the experts

What does 2023 hold for the housing market? We looked at the predictions of several expert sources. See what they said and what it might mean for you.

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Digital real estate tours: What does and doesn't work for today's home buyers

More than 800 home buyers share their experiences with a variety of virtual home buying formats.

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A boho camper as an alternative housing option.

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Housing costs are high, could alternative homes be one answer?

In a new survey by Rocket Homes of 500 alternative homeowners, 78.6% said they are happy with their home purchase.

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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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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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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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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.

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

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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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