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Carla Ayers

Former section editor

Carla Ayers is a former section editor for Rocket Homes and is a Realtor® with a background in commercial and residential property management, leasing and arts management. She has a Bachelors in Arts Marketing and Masters in Integrated Marketing & Communications from Eastern Michigan University.

Expertise

Real Estate
Mortgage

Education

Eastern Michigan University

Recent Articles

5-minute read

Buying a flipped house: What you need to know

Watching experts flip a house is exciting, but would you want to actually move in? Learn what to look for before buying a flipped property.

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4-minute read

Zoom towns are on the rise: Is this lifestyle right for you?

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the rise of zoom towns as remote workers desired new living situations. Find out if buying a house in a zoom town is right for y...

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14-minute read

Parent's guide to helping your kids own a home

There are many pros and cons to buying a house with your child. We cover cosigning, selling, gifting and renting a house to your child in this complete guide...

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5-minute read

What Is renters insurance? Defined and explained

Renters insurance is a way for renters to protect themselves and their belongings when renting property. Learn about what’s covered with renters insura...

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3-minute read

Intent to occupy letter: What it is and how to write one

To qualify for some mortgages, your lender may need a letter of your intent to occupy the property. Learn what the letter should include and how to write it....

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6-minute read

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...

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7-minute read

Full contact housing: Phoenix's competitive real estate market

The real estate market in Phoenix has exploded in recent years. Read this to find out how much it’s grown in 2020.

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5-minute read

Why women real estate: A brief history and appreciation for women's contribution to real estate

Women have played a pivotal role in the development of today’s real estate market through their dedication to the fight for equality and the right to cont...

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