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RHB Assets From IGX: 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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The Austin, Texas skyline with a river in the foreground.

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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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Couple posing and taking a picture outside their home.

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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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RHB Assets From IGX: Home features infographic on a computer screen

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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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Professional women in real estate standing confidently.

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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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Buffalo City aerial view.

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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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Winter skyline of Denver, Colorado.

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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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A woman hanging a series of photos on the wall.

5-minute read

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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Young couple smiling looking at a laptop

9-minute read

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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RHB Assets From IGX: 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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RHB Assets From IGX: 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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RHB Assets From IGX: 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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RHB Assets From IGX: 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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View of downtown Frederick, Maryland.

6-minute read

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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RHB Assets From IGX: 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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Types of Loans in Activity Video

6-minute read

Types of loans described

In this episode of The Red Desk, we’re going to go detail different types of loans, including conforming and nonconforming, jumbo, and more.

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FHA or Conventional in Activity Video

5-minute read

FHA or conventional: What's better?

FHA and conventional loans are two of the most popular loan types, but have different standards for credit score, down payment, and more. We’ll w...

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What is Escrow (alternate image) in Activity Video

8-minute read

What is escrow?

In this episode, we're going in-depth on everything you need to know about this critical, yet confusing, part of the home buying process -- what escrow...

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