Rachel Burris

Former staff writer

Rachel Burris is a former staff writer for Rocket who covered topics of interest to present and future homeowners, as well as industry insiders. Prior to joining Rocket Companies, she worked as an English teacher for the New York City Department of Education and a licensed real estate agent for Brown Harris Stevens. She holds a bachelor's degree in creative writing from Bucknell University, a postbaccalaureate certificate in psychology from Columbia University and a master's degree in English education from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Expertise

RealEstate

Mortgage

PersonalFinance

Education

Bachelor's of Arts, Bucknell University

Postbaccalaureate certificate in psychology, Columbia University

Master's degree in English education, Columbia University

Recent Articles

A woman focused on something possible some stocks or investments.

7-minute read

What to expect from a refinance appraisal

Thinking about refinancing your home loan? Learn more about the refinance appraisal process, what to expect and how to prepare your home to get the most value.

A real estate agent with a file showing and describing a house to a woman.

8-minute read

Buyer's market vs. seller's market: What does each mean for you?

Wondering what the difference is between a buyer’s market and a seller’s market? Learn how they differ and how these market states affect buyers and sellers.

Creepy haunted house with dark windows and overgrown yard.

4-minute read

Buying a haunted house wouldn't spook a third of Americans

A new study finds one-third of Americans would be fine buying a haunted house, with only 21% trying to sell their house after discovering it was haunted.

The Chicago skyline, ideal for remote work.

8-minute read

15 of the best places in America to work remotely

Remote living and work can make it possible to live wherever you want. Learn the best places to work remotely and what makes them ideal for a remote work life.

A woman calculating finances at home using a calculator.

4-minute read

How much do Americans spend on holiday decorations?

To get a better sense of how much the average person spends to get into the holiday spirit, we conducted a survey that asked Americans to reveal their annual expenses and habits. How much do you think Americans spend on holiday decorations?

Man working on online banking, indicating financial management or technology use.

3-minute read

Why you shouldn't pay your mortgage with bank bill pay

Using bank bill pay for your mortgage can create problems. Learn about the risks involved and why you may want to start using an alternative payment option.

Couple posing and taking a picture outside their home.

3-minute read

Home buying report: Millennial couple edition

Rocket Homes^®surveyed 500 millennial couples about their home buying preferences. Take a look at the Millennial Couple Edition of our Home Buying Report.

6-minute read

The Maryland housing market: Where are homes selling the fastest?

Wondering how competitive the Maryland Housing Market is? Read our article to learn where homes are selling the fastest in Maryland.

10-minute read

The 15 best places to be a teacher in the US

The 15 best places to be a teacher in the U.S. ranked by the extent they support and reward educators, including Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Rochester and Hartford.