Michael Rosenthal
Contributing writer
Michael Rosenthal brings over a decade's worth of experience writing for finance, tech, education, and entertainment. He earned his bachelor’s in writing and a certificate in public & professional writing from the University of Pittsburgh along with a master’s in television production from Boston University.
His previous work includes developing personal finance education for a Fortune 500 company and articles for various mortgage lenders. When he’s not writing for Rocket Mortgage, Michael spends his time fixing up his well-aged home in Los Angeles one leaky sprinkler at a time.
Recent Articles
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How to choose the best modular home manufacturer
Thinking of buying a modular home? There’s a...
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What is a mortgage maturity date and how does it work?
A mortgage maturity date indicates when you’re expected to make your last mortgage payment. Learn more about how maturity dates work and how to find yours...
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Home improvement grants to fund your next repair project
Home improvement grants are a type of financial aid for homeowners to make necessary repairs to their home. Check out our guide to find grant resources.
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How to take out equity from your home and save money monthly
Home equity loans, HELOCs, and cash-out refinances let you use your home equity. Learn how to draw on your home equity and understand your equity loan options.
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What is rent control and how does it work?
Rent control is a legal provision capping how much landlords can charge in rent for some rental units. Learn about rent control law and how rent control works.
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Types of real estate investments: Everything you need to know
The types of real estate investments can include active ventures, like house flipping, and passive options, like REITs. Find the right investment for you.
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Home equity loans for debt consolidation
Using a home equity loan for debt consolidation can reduce the interest you’ll pay. Uncover several pros and cons of using home equity to consolidate debt...
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Absorption rate: What is it and how to calculate it
The absorption rate measures how quickly homes are selling in a specific area. Learn how the absorption rate can help you know when to buy or sell a home.
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