Melissa Brock
Melissa Brock is a freelance writer and editor who writes about higher education, trading, investing, personal finance, cryptocurrency, mortgages and insurance. Melissa also writes SEO-driven blog copy for independent educational consultants and runs her website, College Money Tips, to help families navigate the college journey. She spent 12 years in the admission office at her alma mater.
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USDA guarantee fees: What are they and how do they work?
Wondering about the guarantee fee on a USDA loan? Uncover the meaning of a guarantee fee, how it works and more about its role in the home buying process.
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Special assessment tax: A definition
Homeowners may have to pay a special assessment tax in addition to their property taxes. Learn more about how special assessment taxes work in real estate.
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A guide to buying a house with an LLC
Wondering if forming an LLC is advantageous for your real estate investment? Check out our guide to buying a house with an LLC.
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What are mortgage servicing rights?
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR) are often transferred to a third-party that takes over the administrative tasks of servicing a mortgage in exchange for a fee.
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Making escrow simpler through Rocket Mortgage®
With a Rocket Mortgage escrow account, we’ll make your property tax and homeowners insurance payments easier to manage. Learn more about our escrow services.
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Second-time home buyer tips and tricks
Just because you’ve purchased a home before doesn’t mean the home buying process is always simple. Check out our advice for second-time home buyers.
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