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Ashley Kilroy

Contributing writer

Ashley Kilroy is an experienced financial writer. In addition to being a contributing writer at Rocket Homes, she writes for solo entrepreneurs as well as for Fortune 500 companies. Ashley is a finance graduate of the University of Cincinnati. When she isn’t helping people understand their finances, you may find Ashley cage diving with great whites or on safari in South Africa.

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Mortgage

Personal Finance

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University of Cincinnati

Recent Articles

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5-minute read

Quitclaim deeds: A useful guide

Quitclaim deeds are simple legal documents that transfer a property’s title between two parties. Here’s how they work, when to use them, and how to ...

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7-minute read

Best mobile home insurance companies for 2023

Need mobile home insurance? Check out a list of the best mobile home insurance companies for 2024 to see which mobile home insurer could be right for you.

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5-minute read

2023 select home warranty reviews: Plans, coverage and cost

Choosing the right home warranty is an important step toward protecting your home. Check out what consumers are saying about Select Home Warranty.

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9-minute read

Becoming a Section 8 landlord: A guide

Interested in becoming a Section 8 landlord but worried about additional hassles or responsibilities? Find out what’s involved with being a Section 8 land...

7-minute read

Liberty home guard reviews 2023: Plans, coverage and cost

Selecting the right home warranty is a crucial step in protecting your home. Learn more about coverage options, cost and consumer reviews of Liberty Home Gua...

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8-minute read

Buying international property: How to finance foreign real estate investment

Are you thinking about buying international property? Whether as an investment or vacation home, buying property abroad may be an option for you. Learn more.

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4-minute read

FHA flipping rules: Guidelines and exceptions

FHA flipping rules restrict a borrower from financing a recently sold home with an FHA loan. Learn the current constraints and exceptions of FHA flipping rul...

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3-minute read

VA loan for investment property: Can you use one?

VA loans can make homes more affordable for qualifying military personnel, but can you use a VA loan for an investment property? Get the answer.

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3-minute read

What is MAO in real estate?

Maximum allowable offer (MAO) is a way for real estate investors to calculate how much they should offer on a property. Learn more about how MAO works.