Frequently asked questions

No, Houski is not a transactional real estate company. We are a data company that provides real estate information to the public and businesses.

No, Houski is an independent company and not affiliated with any real estate companies or governing bodies. We provide data and tools to help people and businesses utilize real estate information.

No, Houski does not provide any personal or ownership information. We focus on property characteristics, history, and market trends while respecting privacy.

Generally, yes, and Houski's data continually becomes more accurate over time. Our data comes from multiple sources and is regularly validated and updated. While we strive for accuracy, we recommend consulting professionals for a complete evaluation in the event that you are making a significant real estate investment.

Yes! Our property and permit search, neighborhood data, and interactive maps are all free for the public to use. We maintain our free services by offering premium features and API access to businesses.

No account is required. We hate annoying sign-ups too. However, creating a free account lets you see your property portfolio value, save favorite properties, and save searches.

While our database is extensive, we may not have data for every property yet. This could be because the property is new, recently renovated, or in an area we're still expanding coverage for. You can help by submitting updated information about properties in your area. Contact us and let us know and we can add it.

Since we only display publicly available information, we cannot remove property data. However, you can help us maintain accuracy by submitting updates or corrections through our property edit feature.

You can submit corrections through our property edit feature, which is on the property page. We review all submissions to maintain data quality.

Our permit search lets you find building, development, and business permits by location and type. You can search within specific cities or neighborhoods, filter by date, and see detailed permit information including status and descriptions.

Property values are influenced by many factors including market conditions, neighborhood changes, and property improvements. Our estimates are updated regularly based on market data and nearby property sales, but should not be considered official appraisals.

Yes. We offer services for real estate businesses. Check out our API and bulk data options if you need to integrate property data into your business operations.

Permit history varies by location and type. Most cities provide data going back 5-20 years, though some regions have more limited historical coverage. We're constantly working to expand our historical permit database.

We offer detailed neighborhood statistics including property values, permit activity, development trends, and market changes. We even offer demographic data! You can compare different areas and track changes over time to better understand local real estate markets.

All Houski features are available on both mobile and desktop. The interface adapts to your screen size, but the data and functionality remain the same regardless of how you access the site.

Create a free account to monitor the sale and rental value of properties you own, save properties to your favorites and set up saved searches.