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Grace Lin

Leader, Editorial

Grace Lin leads the editorial team at Rocket Mortgage, where she and a talented group of writers and editors are dedicated to creating quality content that makes a meaningful difference in readers’ financial lives. With a decade of experience in the personal finance space, Grace brings a sharp editorial eye and knack for storytelling, shaped by her background in print journalism, magazines, and book publishing.

Expertise

Mortgage

Real Estate

Personal Finance

Education

UCLA, Bachelor of Arts in English and psychology;
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Columbia Publishing Course

Recent Articles

A mother adjusts her child’s shoe while she sits on a trampoline.

9-minute read

Raising kids in 2026: What parents really want in a hometown

When deciding where to raise a family, Americans look for safe, affordable communities to live in. See the top places in the U.S. to raise your kids in 2026....

A young couple taking a break from unpacking by sharing a laugh and a piece of pizza.

5-minute read

Must-have or maybe not? When home buyers start giving up their nonnegotiables

First-time home buyers start their search with must-haves in mind. But, in a competitive market, nonnegotiables can soften against the reality of home prices...

6-minute read

75% of Americans would rather renovate their home than take a dream vacation

A Rocket Mortgage survey reveals that, given the option, 75% of U.S. homeowners would rather renovate their home than spend that money on a dream vacation.

8-minute read

Top 10 US cities for veteran home buyers

VA loans are a key home buying tool for veterans, and over 7% of homes were financed with them in 2025. Here are the top U.S. cities for veteran home buyers.

Family spending time together on the deck of their home.

5-minute read

Two-thirds of parents say raising kids costs more than they expected

How challenging is financial planning for a family? In a recent survey, two-thirds of parents say raising children is even more expensive than they anticipat...

Two young people smiling from the front of their home.

5-minute read

Friends are teaming up to afford the American Dream

People are getting creative with solutions to housing affordability. One idea among renters: Co-buying a home with a friend or friends to share costs.

Couple moving grey couch in nearly empty apartment.

8-minute read

Housing market predictions for 2026: What can buyers and sellers expect?

Next year will mark the start of a slow, steady recovery for the housing market. Here’s what you can expect if you’re buying or selling a home in 20...

A young couple waving from the front porch of their home.

5-minute read

First-time home buyers are redefining the starter home

The definition of a starter home is changing because today’s buyers expect to stay in their first home longer – and what they’re looking fo...

Exterior of suburban home with holiday decorations.

8-minute read

Americans are spending less on holiday decor, gifts as economic uncertainty ramps up

According to a new Rocket Mortgage and Redfin survey, 28% of Americans are trimming their decorating budgets this year and 26% are spending less on gifts.