This infographic illustrates the sharp increase in U.S. rent delinquency rates, which rose from 9.33% in January 2026 to a peak of 11.09% by May 2026. It highlights a “Dual-Stress Corridor” across the Southeast and Rust Belt, where lower-cost states like West Virginia, Tennessee, and Mississippi face the highest delinquency rates, despite their relatively affordable average rents.
Moving is an exhausting process and it can be more or less stressful depending on your destination’s ZIP code. Rove Lab studied 55 metro areas and scored them based on how easy or difficult it was to move into and out of them.
Protecting your home from mold starts with understanding the conditions that allow it to grow and taking proactive steps to control moisture. Mold thrives in damp, humid environments and can develop quickly after leaks, flooding or poor ventilation.
The way a rug is woven influences everything from its appearance and feel underfoot to its long-term performance. Rug construction affects texture, durability, maintenance requirements, and even the overall ambiance of a room, making it one of the most important factors to consider when selecting the right piece for your home.
Ace Handyman Services released a new graphic that’s perfect for homeowners who want to make some upgrades without sinking money into a massive renovation project that will never pay for itself. The team lists the home improvement projects that deliver the biggest bang for your buck. Most of them are simple fixes even beginner DIYers can take on.
A quality garden cabin significantly boosts your property’s resale value and buyer appeal. Well-built log cabins may increase home values by up to 15%, with some research suggesting that they sell at about 10% above asking price. Learn more in the following infographic, courtesy of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings.
Denizens of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania are likely to open up their Christmas presents to find a home improvement gift! According to an Ace Hardware study, Mid-Atlantic holidaymakers are the most likely to give home improvement-themed gifts, accounting for 77 out of every 1,000 gifts.
The team at MovingPlace conducted a comprehensive study to identify the ZIP codes where renters can most affordably buy their own property. The study results are based on a comparison between average income and average monthly mortgage payments.
The team at Oxi Fresh proved we can measure cleanliness with a map of the U.S. featuring states ranked by their score on the Oxi Fresh Home Cleanliness Index. While cleanliness is subjective in some ways, with different cultures having different standards of definition, the team endeavored to create a fair comparison with cleanliness ranked in 11 categories.
The most important decision first-time real estate investors will make is where they choose to invest in property. The team at LLC Attorney created a helpful guide with a comprehensive analysis that determined the 50 top cities for real estate investment.
