Marissa Crum
Staff Writer
Marissa Crum is a Content Marketing Specialist with 4 years of experience creating real estate and mortgage content. For the past 2 years, she has focused on home financing topics, writing educational guides that help readers understand mortgage options, affordability considerations, and the financial aspects of buying and renting a home.
Her work centers on answering common borrower questions and reflecting current lending practices, with a focus on making complex mortgage concepts easier to understand. She collaborates with subject-matter experts and internal teams to ensure her content is accurate, compliant, and grounded in real-world lending considerations.
Based in Los Angeles, Marissa brings a market-aware perspective to national housing topics, particularly in high-cost metros where affordability plays a central role in housing decisions.
Recent Articles
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What is a subordinate mortgage?
A subordinate mortgage can have complex financial implications for borrowers. Uncover important realities you need to know about mortgage subordination.
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How to find houses to flip: A complete guide
Here’s how to find houses to flip and what factors matter most when choosing the right home, including price, condition, location, and market insights.
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How to avoid PMI on a mortgage loan: Your options explained
Learn how to avoid PMI on a mortgage loan, including different loan options, down payment strategies, and alternatives that can help lower your monthly cost.
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Owning an Airbnb property: Can it be profitable for you in 2026?
Are you wondering if owning an Airbnb is profitable? Learn what it involves and how much you can expect to earn compared with a traditional rental property
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Building vs. buying a home: Which is cheaper?
In the market for a new home? The costs of building vs. buying depend on your market, building supplies, and more. Learn how to compare new vs. existing homes.
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What are seller concessions?
Seller concessions are a way for home buyers to bring down their closing costs. However, concessions must be negotiated. Learn more about this process before yo...
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How to start investing in real estate
Real estate investing can potentially create passive income and profit for investors. Learn more about how to make real estate investments.
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How to buy abandoned properties: A guide
Learn how to buy abandoned properties by following these five steps. Invest in abandoned houses safely and with solid financial plans when you use this guide...
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What is a mortgagee? Definition, rights, and role when buying a house
A mortgagee is a financial institution that offers mortgages. Learn more about how it differs from a mortgagor and what you need to know about working with o...
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