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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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?
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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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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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