- Is Houski a real estate company? Do you buy or sell properties?
No. Houski is a data company that provides real estate information to the public and businesses.
- Is Houski affiliated with any real estate companies or governing bodies of any sort?
No, Houski is independent. We provide data and tools to help people and businesses use real estate information.
- Can I use Houski to find out who owns a property?
No. Houski does not provide personal or ownership information. We focus on property characteristics, history, and market trends.
- Is Houski's data accurate?
Generally yes, and accuracy keeps improving. Data comes from multiple sources and is regularly validated. For major real estate decisions, we recommend consulting a professional.
- Is Houski free to use?
Yes. Property and permit search, neighborhood data, and interactive maps are free. We fund this through premium features and API access for businesses.
- Do I need to create an account?
No. A free account lets you see your portfolio value, save favorite properties, and save searches.
- Why can't I find a specific property?
Our database is extensive but not complete. The property may be new, recently renovated, or in an area we're still expanding. Contact us and we can add it.
- Can I remove or update information about my property?
We only display public information, so we can't remove data. You can submit updates or corrections through our property edit feature.
- What should I do if I find incorrect information?
Submit corrections through the property edit feature on the property page. We review all submissions.
- How do I search for permits?
Our permit search finds building, development, and business permits by location and type. Filter by city, neighborhood, or date to see status and descriptions.
- Why do estimated property values change?
Values shift with market conditions, neighborhood changes, and improvements. Estimates update regularly from market data and nearby sales, and are not official appraisals.
- Can I use Houski data for my real estate business?
Yes. Check out our API and bulk data options to integrate property data into your operations.
- How far back does permit history go?
Most cities provide 5-20 years of history, though coverage varies. We're constantly expanding the historical database.
- What neighborhood data do you provide?
Property values, permit activity, development trends, market changes, and demographics. Compare areas and track changes over time.
- Is the mobile website different from the desktop version?
No. All features work on both. The interface adapts to your screen, but the data and functionality are identical.
- How can I stay updated about properties I'm interested in?
Create a free account to monitor sale and rental values, save favorites, and set up saved searches.
