Victoria Araj
Former team leader of editorial content
Victoria Araj is a former Team Leader for Rocket Mortgage and held roles in mortgage banking, public relations and more in her 19+ years with the company. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in political science from Michigan State University, and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Michigan.
Recent Articles
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The prevalence of fixer-upper homes
An Instagram scrape of #FixerUpper reveals which states have the most tagged fixer-upper homes, and Rocket Homes data shows the financial benefits of buying ...
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Everything to know about a statement of service for a VA loan
You will need a statement of service detailing your military service to apply for a VA loan. Learn more about why you need this document and how to get one.<...
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96% of Americans make homeownership harder than necessary - do you?
Recent survey results show that getting a mortgage is likely easier than most Americans think, at least in some way. Here’s what you need to qualify.
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7-minute read
The difference between forbearance and foreclosure
The words may sound the same, but there’s a difference between forbearance and foreclosure. Here’s what you need to know.
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120 home buying and mortgage facts for 2023
We have compiled a list of the top need-to-know mortgage facts and home buying statistics to give buyers a better understanding of the 2023 real estate market.
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Digital real estate tours: What does and doesn't work for today's home buyers
More than 800 home buyers share their experiences with a variety of virtual home buying formats.
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