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Holly Hooper

Staff Writer

Holly Hooper is a content marketing specialist at Redfin dedicated to making the home-buying and selling process easier to understand. She specializes in turning complex real estate concepts into clear, accessible guides that help readers feel supported at every step. As a military spouse who moves every few years, Holly has lived through countless transitions and brings a unique perspective on relocation, finding community, and learning new markets quickly. She’s passionate about creating content that meets people where they are—whether they’re first-time buyers, relocating families, or anyone navigating a big move.

Expertise

Real Estate

Education

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Recent Articles

Cityscape of downtown Omaha lit up with orange lights.

7-minute read

Average closing costs in Nebraska

Nebraska’s closing costs are higher than in several other states, based on the dollar amount. Learn what you can expect to pay when you close on your new ...

Marina in Portland, Oregon, full of houseboats with Mt. Hood in the background.

7-minute read

Average closing costs in Oregon

Oregon’s closing costs are higher than in several other states, based on the dollar amount. Learn what you can expect to pay when you close on your new ho...

Large house in New Orleans with a mossy tree in the foreground.

8-minute read

Average closing costs in Louisiana

Louisiana’s closing costs are higher than in several other states, based on the dollar amount. Learn what you can expect to pay when you close on your new...

Houses along the north beach of Chesapeake Bay in Maryland.

7-minute read

Average closing costs in Maryland

Maryland’s closing costs are higher than in several other states, based on the dollar amount. Learn what you can expect to pay when you close on your new ...

Aerial view of Ogden City in Utah featuring a large park and distant mountains.

6-minute read

Average closing costs in Utah

Utah’s closing costs are higher than in several other states, based on the dollar amount. Learn what you can expect to pay when you close on your new home...

Downtown Saint Paul seen from Harriet Island with bridge in view.

6-minute read

Average closing costs in Minnesota

Minnesota’s closing costs are higher than in several other states, based on the dollar amount. Learn what you can expect to pay when you close on your new...

6-minute read

Average closing costs in South Dakota

South Dakota’s closing costs are higher than in several other states, based on the dollar amount. Learn what you can expect to pay when you close on your ...

Beautiful oceanfront homes in the seaside town of Chatham in Cape Cod, Massachusetts on a calm, sunny day.

7-minute read

Average closing costs in Massachusetts

Massachusetts closing costs are higher than in several other states, based on the dollar amount. Learn what you can expect to pay when you close on your new hom...

Small town along coast of Mississippi River.

7-minute read

Average closing costs in Mississippi

Mississippi’s closing costs are higher than in several other states, based on the dollar amount. Learn what you can expect to pay when you close on your n...