Every house has a history. Read it before you buy.
The PEN Report™ is the home buying report that shows what listing sites leave out: permits, liens, flood risk, sales history and neighborhood data for most U.S. addresses, with every source cited. The records behind the listing, without the complexity.
Listings are marketing. Records are evidence.
Listings are written to sell, so they gloss over red flags. Google and your gut can’t reveal hidden risks like unpermitted work, flood hazards, or shifting neighborhood trends. A PEN Report home buying report gives you the facts, so you can make the biggest purchase of your life with fewer blind spots. Want to check a single risk yourself first? Start with our home buying research guides.
Three questions to answer before you make an offer.
Property: Is the house what the listing says?
Economic: Is the price, and the market, right?
Neighborhood: Will I want to live here?
The PEN Report answers all three from public records and licensed data, with every source cited, so you decide on evidence instead of a gut feeling.
Who It Helps
Home Buyer
Avoid expensive surprises and costly regrets. The PEN Report gives you transparency on permits, hazards, the neighborhood, and more. Buy with clarity and confidence.
Investor
Run the same due diligence on every deal. From property conditions to local economics, the PEN Report helps you spot risks early, protect ROI, and compare up to three properties side by side with a PEN Pack.
Agent
Think of the PEN Report as insurance for your advice. It gives clients unbiased, cited insights on permits, hazards, and neighborhood factors, helping you build trust and close deals with authority.
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Why 742 Evergreen Terrace? To respect real homeowners’ privacy, our sample uses the Simpsons’ famous fictional address. Your PEN Report covers the real address you enter.
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PEN Report Pricing
PEN Core
Should I keep looking at this house?
$49
/ PEN Report
Get My PEN Report
Includes:
- • Flood Risk & History
- • Climate & Environmental Risk
- • Historical Crime Rates (City & ZIP)
- • School Ratings
- • Sales Comps
See everything included
- • Property Snapshots
- • Property Financials
- • Historical Valuation
- • Sex Offender Directory
- • EPA Hazardous Facilities
- • EV Charging Stations
- • Golf Courses
- • Points of Interest
- • Local Elected Officials
PEN Pro
Is anything hiding in the paperwork?
$79
/ PEN Report
Get My PEN Report
Everything in Core, plus:
- • Building Permits
- • Liens
- • Mortgage History
- • Age of Roof
- • Transaction Details
- • Buyer/Seller Names
PEN Pack Core
Smarter comparisons across multiple properties
$119
/ 3 Core Reports (19% off)
Get My PEN Report
Benefits:
- • Ideal for families comparing multiple homes
- • Great for agents marketing several listings
- • Perfect for investors conducting due diligence
PEN Pack Pro
Deeper intelligence across multiple properties
$189
/ 3 Pro Reports (20% off)
Get My PEN Report
Benefits:
- • Ideal for buyers seeking deeper clarity
- • Great for agents preparing thorough listings
- • Perfect for investors evaluating key details
Home buying report FAQ
What is a PEN Report?
The PEN Report is a clear, unbiased property report that brings together information from three key areas: Property, Economic, and Neighborhood. All of this is consolidated into one digestible document, complete with a PEN Score.
How much does it cost?
A single PEN Report costs $49. There are no subscriptions, hidden fees, or data-selling practices. You only pay when you want a report.
How quickly will I get my report?
Most PEN Reports are ready in about 30 seconds as a downloadable PDF, and they stay saved in your dashboard.
Where does your data come from?
We use public records, government databases, permit records, environmental registries and licensed property data providers. Every report lists its sources in the appendix.
What if the data is incomplete or unavailable?
Not every property has a full data trail. In those cases, the PEN Report highlights where data is missing and explains why. We believe transparency is better than assumptions.
If a report comes back mostly empty because records aren’t available for that address, email support@recodata.co and we’ll refund it.
Is this a replacement for a home inspection?
No. A PEN Report complements, but does not replace, a physical home inspection. Think of it as due diligence before the inspection, helping you decide whether the property is worth pursuing.
Who should use a PEN Report?
Homebuyers, investors, and even agents who want unbiased property insights. Whether it is your first home or your fifteenth investment, the PEN Report helps you avoid regrets and make decisions with clarity.
Can I purchase multiple reports at once?
Yes. PEN Packs give you 3 Core or 3 Pro reports at a discount, so you can compare homes side by side. For more than that, contact us about volume pricing.
Can I share a PEN Report with clients or colleagues?
Yes. Each PEN Report is delivered as a downloadable PDF that can be easily shared. Agents often provide reports to clients as a way to build trust, and investors use them to compare properties across a portfolio.