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Lauren Nowacki

Former content editor

Lauren Nowacki Lauren is a former Rocket Content Editor specializing in personal finance and the mortgage industry. Her writing focuses on reporting the best places to live in the U.S. based on certain interests and lifestyles. She has a B.A. in Communications from Alma College and has worked as a writer and editor for various publications in Philadelphia, Chicago and Metro Detroit.

Education

Alma College

Recent Articles

Woman looking at the San Francisco bridge.

8-minute read

The 15 best cities to live for singles

The top places for singles to live include San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles, Providence, Fort Lauderdale, Portland and more.

A first-time homebuyer smiling in front of a house.

7-minute read

The 15 least stressed cities in America

Rocket Homes ranked 150 cities to find the least stressed cities in the U.S. including Minneapolis, Omaha, Provo, Madison, Boise, and D.C.

Senior couple cooking together in a cozy, well-equipped kitchen

10-minute read

The 15 most sustainable cities in the U.S. in 2023

The 15 most sustainable cities in the U.S. ranked by their eco-friendliness, including Portland, Seattle, Berkeley, San Diego, Washington D.C., San Francisco.

Woman reviewing pay stubs and finances, illustrating a woman examining pay stubs and financial documents, likely related to mortgage or financial planning.

6-minute read

Should I pay off debt or save for a house?

Are you wondering if it’s better for you to pay off debt or save for a house first? Read this article for some key factors to consider before moving fo...

RHB Assets From IGX: Aerial panorama of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Falls Park

6-minute read

The 10 best places to live while saving for a home

The team analyzed 383 metro areas and found the top cities to live while saving for a home, including Fond Du Lac, Elkhart, Sioux City and Columbus.

Entrance of a building with white and red colors possibly a school or hospital.

4-minute read

Blanket mortgages: Everything you need to know

Blanket mortgages finance multiple properties under one loan. Uncover the pros and cons of blanket loans to see if this type of financing is right for you.

Aerial view of Dupont Circle in DC, possibly showcasing a location or neighborhood for real estate discussions.

2-minute read

FHA announces lower mortgage insurance premiums for FHA loans

Learn more about the FHA reducing Mortgage Insurance Premiums and how it affects you.

RHB Assets From IGX: Aerial view of Manchester, New Hampshire.

8-minute read

10 best places to buy a home with a household income of $150,000

With mortgage interest rates and current home prices, these are the best and most affordable places to buy a home if you are earning $150,000.

8-minute read

10 best places to buy a home with a household income of $100,000

With mortgage interest rates and current home prices, these are the best and most affordable places to buy a home if you are earning $100,000.