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.
Recent Articles
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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.
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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...
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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 lif...
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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.<...
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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....
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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...
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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.
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