Aaron Orshalick

Recent Articles

A happy young couple sitting on a yellow sofa.

6-minute read

40% of Americans say they would get an adjustable-rate mortgage

Of first-time home buyers, 65.4% say they would consider getting a mortgage with an adjustable rate.

Quiet street with charming homes in Statesboro, Georgia

6-minute read

Most affordable cities for first time home buyers

We crunched the data to determine the best places for first-time home buyers to move. Find out which cities have the most potential.

Exterior of a house with wood siding, displaying architectural details and materials.

3-minute read

What was the adverse market refinance fee?

The FHFA eliminated the adverse market refinance fee, which was used to cover increased costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how that affects refinancing.

Aerial view of a lush green park near a city.

15-minute read

25 cities with the highest percentage of parkland

Rocket Homes examined the Trust for Public Land's 2023 ParkScore Index to see which cities have the most public outdoor space for residents.

A land surveyor working in a field, illustrating a professional conducting a land survey.

10-minute read

How much does a land survey cost and how do I get one?

A land survey shows the shape and boundaries of a piece of property. Learn what they cost and what they can offer property owners.

An accountant working from home, possibly related to financial aspects of mortgages or real estate.

5-minute read

What are mortgage-backed securities (MBS)?

A mortgage-backed security (MBS) is a type of bond that is secured by real estate loans. Read on to learn more about investing in this asset-backed security....

Suburban neighborhood in Sahuarita Arizona

6-minute read

Cities with the most homes for sale

Rocket Homes analyzed 2023 internal home listing data to see which cities have the most robust housing supply per capita. Did your city make the list?

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Real estate statistics to know in 2023

The real estate industry is worth $461 billion and growing. These real estate statistics for 2023 include housing market and real estate data to stay informe...

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The popularity of the home office in real estate

Looking to sell your house? Consider listing a room as a potential home office. With more people working from home, more buyers are looking for a home office...