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WeWork is the leading global flexible workspace provider, serving small and large businesses with office space across 777 locations in 39 countries. On November 1, 2023, WeWork announced plans to file for bankruptcy. The company gained mainstream ...

Home inspections play a vital role in the real estate world, offering buyers, sellers, and homeowners peace of mind when it comes to property transactions and maintenance. In this article, we'll delve into the world of home inspections and uncover ...

In real estate, For Sale by Owner (FSBO) refers to homeowners who sell their properties on their own, without the help of a real estate agent. In this article, we'll provide a straightforward look at this DIY approach to selling one’s home ...

Providing shelter from the elements, a roof stands as a fundamental component of every household. In this article, we'll delve into key roofing statistics, including the most common roof types, average roof lifespan, annual roof replacements in the ...

DIY, short for "Do It Yourself," is all about taking control of your home improvement and getting things done on your own. It's a hands-on approach to various tasks and projects, without necessarily relying on professionals. In this article, we'll ...

Remaining in one's own home, safely and comfortably, for as long as feasible, is the essence of 'aging in place'. In this article, we will break down how many seniors prefer to age in place, the reasons why this is preferable, as well as the ...

Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), commonly known as reverse mortgages, are a unique financial arrangement designed primarily for homeowners aged 62 and older. With traditional mortgages, homeowners make monthly payments to a lender and ...

In this article, we delve into assisted living and nursing home statistics to shed light on how many seniors receive long-term care, what age groups are represented in assisted living facilities, and the costs associated with different types of ...

In this article, we will cover interesting recycling statistics such as waste production and recycling rates in the United States. We’ll also take a global perspective, comparing countries to see which are leading recyclers. Here’s a ...

In this article, we'll explore the varying expenses associated with essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, and more across different states in the United States. Then we’ll take a brief look at what impacts the cost of utilities ...

Water consumption in the United States is an everyday aspect of life that often goes unnoticed. However, it plays a crucial role in our daily routines, finances, and environmental impact. In this article, we'll explore key topics and statistics ...

Green building, also known as sustainable or eco-friendly building, refers to the practice of designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining buildings in an environmentally responsible and resource-efficient manner. The primary goal of green ...

In this article, we'll explore key statistics related to the solar energy industry in the United States. We'll cover how much energy solar provides, the percentage of homes using solar power, installation costs, and solar energy trends. How Much ...

As part of RubyHome's real estate statistics series, we're diving into electric bills in the U.S. including the monthly national average electricity bill, residential energy costs in each state, and the key factors that can significantly impact ...

The United States contains less than 5% of the world’s population yet accounts for roughly 16% of the world’s total energy consumption. In this article, we will dive deep into exactly how much energy the U.S. consumes, where the energy ...

In this article, we will look at the largest real estate companies in the U.S. as measured by transaction volume, transaction sides, and number of agents. You may also be interested in the most visited real estate websites. This post in primarily ...

RubyHome compiles data and research to make it easy for consumers, journalists, and researchers to get data and information they need quickly. In this high-level article, we cover the following topics: Real Estate Companies and Agents Buying a ...

There are 1,566,354 Realtors (members of the National Association of Realtors) in the United States among an estimated 2,000,000 real estate agents (licensed, but not members of the National Association of Realtors). This article is part of ...

Dive into another installment of RubyHome's real estate stats series about homeownership in the United States. Here you will find out just how common homeownership is, who is most likely to own their homes, and put the numbers into a historical ...