Kevin Graham
Senior Writer
Kevin Graham is a Senior Writer with Rocket who has spent more than a decade covering mortgage, real estate, and personal finance. He has passed the MLO SAFE exam given to mortgage bankers and maintains his knowledge through continuing education courses. He has a BA in journalism from Oakland University.
A self-professed economics nerd, he brings knowledge to topics as varied as understanding what makes for a solid mortgage approval to interest rates and the doings of the Federal Reserve. He aims to help home buyers understand what real estate trends mean for them. He’s also unafraid to dig in on tax explainers.
In addition to his main writing interests, Kevin brings his life experience with cerebral palsy spastic quadriplegia into articles on home modification and personal finance for those living with disabilities. In his off hours, Kevin would challenge you to find a bigger fan of the Detroit Tigers.
Recent articles
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Federal Reserve press release in plain English
A federal funds rate rise of 0.75% was expected, but what does the Federal Reserve anticipate? We’ll have that and what it means for the mortgage marke...
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How does refinancing your mortgage impact your credit?
Does refinancing hurt your credit? Slightly, but the long-term benefits of refinancing your mortgage can far outweigh the temporary downside. Learn more here...
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What can home buyers learn to navigate market turbulence?
How can current first-time home buyers apply today’s tools and yesterday’s lessons to navigate a turbulent housing market?
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Federal Reserve press release in plain English - November 2023
The Federal Reserve left the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged to begin November. Keep reading for our full analysis.
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What is loss mitigation?
Loss mitigation is the process in which borrowers and lenders work to create a plan to avoid foreclosure. Learn more about loss mitigation options here.
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6-minute read
15 safest cities in the US in 2023
Want to live in the safest city in America? Check out our list of the safest cities in the U.S. to find your new neighborhood and a home to feel secure in.
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How to recover after a natural disaster: A guide
Recovering from a natural disaster is a tough process. Read our guide for how to put the pieces back together and recover after disaster strikes.
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Take your mortgage management mobile with our Rocket Mortgage® app
Our Rocket Mortgage® mobile app is the best way to manage your existing mortgage and handle the application process on the go. Check out the f...
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Lots of mail with your new mortgage? Here's what you should know
If you just closed on a new mortgage, let’s go over what you need to know about some of the communications you’ll be receiving in the coming mont...
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Rocket Mortgage® and Detroit Housing Network help Detroiters achieve homeownership readiness
Rocket Mortgage and the Detroit Housing Network have a shared commitment to housing stability and vibrant, resilient Detroit neighborhoods. We are proud to part...
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2023 housing market forecasts from the experts
What does 2023 hold for the housing market? We looked at the predictions of several expert sources. See what they said and what it might mean for you.
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Home values rise as spring comes
Home values received quite a bump to begin purchase season. Read on to check out all the details!
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5 places that are very difficult to afford but surprisingly easy to love
The rule of three is a common guideline used to help you estimate home affordability, but there are several states where the budget might be stretched.
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Homeowners and appraisers differ by less than 1% on home values
Homeowners underestimated their home value in September. Find out why that’s important in checking out our Home Price Perception Index.
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Homeowner and appraiser opinions hold steady as home values decline in december
While home values dipped a little bit, appraisals are still coming in above homeowner estimates in our latest data.
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National data shows homes are worth more than homeowners think
While the gap between homeowners and appraisers widened in October, it was at least happening in the right direction. Check out our HPPI.
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