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Where in America are the biggest homes? And where are they the most expensive? We created the 2022 American Home Size Index to find out.Read More American Home Shield reviewed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2021 American Time Use Survey to see how much time the average American spends on daily chores.Read More Some of America’s most expensive neighborhoods have the best scenic views in the country. New York’s Upper East Side overlooks Central Park. Beverly Hills has stunning views of Los Angeles. Miami boasts golden beaches and Malibu lies just a stone’s throw away from the Pacific Ocean.But are these iconic locations more desirable to homeowners because of their scenic views? And can stunning backdrop make a house more valuable? With this in mind, home warranty company, American Home Shield® wanted to find out how a property’s view can affect its value. We’ve analyzed house prices in all 50 states to discover whether particular scenic views add a premium to the cost of a home, highlighting the locations where you will pay the highest premium for your outlook.Read More Having trouble finding a home that you love AND accomodates your pet? We analyzed Zillow listings and identified cities and states with the most rentals that accept cats,small dogs and large dogs to help you find the perfect home for you and your furry friend! Read on to get a clearer idea of the pet-friendly landscape all over the U.S.Read More American Home Shield® wanted to discover which styles of home might fetch you a higher price and which are the most commonly sold around the US. We sourced ‘sold’ listings from Zillow and calculated the sale numbers and average price for each style in-state and across the country. And we identified the most ‘uniquely popular’ in each city and state. Read our guide to learn more about the Most Popular and Valuable house Styles in the U.S.Read More When choosing which neighborhood to buy your home in, you could end up living on a street that made it to the silver screen. That’s why American Home Shield has analyzed location data from IMDb to uncover the most filmed streets in the United States. Read More Curious to know which US Cities and States have the most smart home listings? We decided to find out where all the pre-fitted smart homes are and compiled lists of the overall number of smart home listing per state, per 1,000 listings and the top 10 cities across the US.Read More The history of architecture is a history of changing demographic, cultural, and social trends. In its relatively short history, American architecture has evolved alongside the changing face of the country, representing the patchwork of diverse cultural influences that constitute the United States as a whole. Many elements of American home design have also stayed the same over the last 450 years, reflecting longstanding traditions and values in the country that have stood the test of time.Read More Redecorating the Oval Office isn't just a statement of the president's taste. It's also a statement of control. This is the venue where the president meets international dignitaries and greets the cameras to share messages of grave importance. He (or, one day, she) doesn’t want it to look like his predecessor still owns the turf.Read More American Home Shield was founded 50 years ago this year. Learn more about where we came from and how we grew to become the nationwide leader in home warranties. Read More Helpful tips? Sign up for our newsletter
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