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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

A small group of young adults with books, potentially indicating studying or learning activities among peers.

5-minute read

Generation Z sets big financial goals for 2023 despite hurdles

New data shows Gen Z financial resolutions for 2023 center around financial health and homeownership.

A couple of beachfront homes with wooden stairs leading to the sand.

8-minute read

Most unexpected snowbird destinations

These 12 lesser-known snowbird locations in Arizona, Florida and Hawaii give people the snowbird lifestyle with less of the snowbird crowds.

RHB Assets From IGX: A city skyline with solar panels.

8-minute read

The best cities to add solar to a home

While solar power is good for the planet anywhere, these U.S. cities may be some of the best places in the country to add solar to a home.

RHB Assets From IGX: West Virginia State Capitol building with manicured lawn

7-minute read

The 12 best cities to view fall foliage

From the Pacific coast to the Atlantic, Rocket Homes ranked the best places for fall foliage in each census area based on six compelling metrics.

10-minute read

The 20 best places to experience a winter wonderland for the holidays

Rocket Homes^SM has teamed up with BestPlaces.net to find the 20 best places to experience a winter wonderland this holiday season.

Young couple smiling looking at a laptop

9-minute read

Best places to raise a family

The best cities for families to live include Grand Rapids, Bridgeport, Raleigh and more. The 150 metro areas analyzed are home to nearly 3/4 of U.S. residents.

RHB Assets From IGX: Hiker on a trail with a beautiful mountain view

12-minute read

The 15 best places for hikers to live

Find out which metros are the best places to live for hikers with hundreds of miles of trails. This includes Eugene, OR; Fresno, CA; and Sacramento, CA.