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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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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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Homeowners know the benefits of selling their home, so why aren't they?

New data shows 57% of homeowners in 2021 believe their home would sell over asking price. But it isn’t fear keeping them from selling.

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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 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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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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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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The 20 best places to experience a winter wonderland for the holidays

Rocket Homes^SM has teamed up with BestPlaces.net to find the 20 best places to experience a winter wonderland this holiday season.

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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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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.

First time homebuyer hesitations data chart

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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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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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40% of first-time home buyers compromise their nonnegotiables

40% of first-time home buyers have compromised on nonnegotiable home expectations, but what are they willing to give up?

A couple of beachfront homes with wooden stairs leading to the sand.

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Most unexpected snowbird destinations

These 12 lesser-known snowbird locations in Arizona, Florida and Hawaii give people the snowbird lifestyle with less of the snowbird crowds.

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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.