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When Every State Had Homes Under $200,000: Tracking 25 Years of American Housing Prices

Massachusetts had the priciest homes in America back in 2000, averaging $192,616. Not a single state had crossed the $200,000 threshold. Twenty-five years later, the housing market has completely restructured itself. Most people have noticed prices going up everywhere, but how much of that is real growth versus just inflation doing its thing?

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September 1, 2025 Alex

Billionaire Islands Compared on the Map

The wealthiest don’t stop at owning vast ranches – they buy entire islands. This post maps and compares billionaire islands around the world, with sizes, costs, and owners side by side.

Vacant houses per homeless person in the United States Mapped

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February 2, 2025 Alex

Which U.S. States Have the Most Vacant Houses per Homeless Person?

Despite rising homelessness in the U.S., millions of homes remain vacant. This article explores the distribution of vacant homes, the reasons behind the crisis, and potential solutions to bridge the gap.

The American Cities With The Most Lost Value In Empty Offices Mapped

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October 18, 2024 Alex

The Geography of Empty Offices: Mapping America’s Urban Vacancy Crisis

From New York’s towering skyscrapers to Chicago’s sprawling business districts, America’s cities are grappling with a new kind of emptiness. Dive into our comprehensive analysis of office vacancies across the nation, and uncover the geographic patterns of this urban transformation.

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July 17, 2024 Alex

The Largest Private Ranches in Texas: A Legacy of Land and Tradition

Texas’s vast private ranches, some larger than small countries, tell a story of pioneering spirit and land stewardship. From traditional cattle operations to modern diversified enterprises, these massive properties shape the state’s landscape and economy.

The Most Affordable Zip Code to Buy Property in Every State Mapped

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February 14, 2024 Alex

The Most Affordable ZIP Codes to Buy Property in Every U.S. State

Discover the most and least affordable ZIP codes across the United States for local residents to purchase homes. From the budget-friendly options in Flint, Michigan, to the lavish estates of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, explore the stark contrasts in housing affordability. Whether it’s the bustling streets of New York City or the vibrant communities of Chicago and Philadelphia, uncover the diverse landscape of housing affordability nationwide.

The Most Expensive Neighborhood Per Square Foot in Every U.S. State

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January 25, 2024 Alex

The Most and Least Expensive American Neighborhoods

When purchasing a house, the crucial factor is its location. The geographic placement significantly influences the property’s value, exemplified by the substantial price contrast between a $1.3 million studio apartment in New York City and a spacious mansion selling for less than half a million in a serene rural town.

World Map of the World' Tallest Skylines Gallery

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September 12, 2023 Alex

The Tallest Skylines in Each Country

The origins of skyscrapers can be traced to the late 19th century, notably in Chicago, often referred to as the “birthplace of skyscrapers,” where the Home Insurance Building was constructed in 1885. While its ten-story height may appear modest by contemporary standards, this landmark marked a pivotal moment in architectural history by introducing innovative steel frame construction techniques that ushered in the era of vertical architecture.

Where Every Country Wants to Buy Property in the World Mapped

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June 22, 2023 Alex

The Most Desirable Countries and States For Property Hunters

Moving to a new country is an exciting opportunity. According to the UN’s World Migration Report, 281 million people (or 3.6% of the world’s population) lived outside their country of origin in 2020. But which countries do residents of each world nation want to buy property in?

Map of The Most Expensive Neighborhood in Every State

Real estate

April 13, 2023 Alex

The Most Expensive Neighborhoods in America

A neighborhood is a shared cultural hallucination with a direct bearing on the property prices therein. The value of a home due to its presence in a particular neighborhood is a complex calculation of position, crime rates, school results, home sizes, amenities and the je ne sais quoi of desirability that changes with the times.

World-Map of Average Price of Homes in Capital Cities

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February 15, 2023 Alex

Study Reveals The Average Price of Homes in Capital Cities, Based on Local Listings

Times are weird on the property market — and on a global scale. The COVID pandemic radically shook up our view of where and how we desired to live, and it also fundamentally changed many peoples’ options for doing so. On balance, prices grew; but now, in the fallout of the pandemic and with the added complication of the energy crisis and war in Ukraine, they’re on their way down.

Change in average home selling price by U.S. county

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September 10, 2022 Alex

Changes In U.S. Home Prices Over The Last Year

House prices in Florida, Texas, Arizona, Tennessee, North and South Carolina saw a significant boost that outweighed the national average. Of all the U.S. states, the most drastic increase in average home prices can be observed in Florida.

The most common house style in every U.S. state

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April 13, 2022 Alex

The most popular and valuable house styles in the U.S.

The only style of home which commonly demands a seven-figure price tag across the U.S. is the Beach House ($1,223,310). While the Mobile Home is the most affordable, with a national average price of $118,689. The ranch-style is the most common house style in the U.S. (average price: $259,3540).