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The birwood wall

Explore the legacy of segregation in Detroit and a community’s efforts to preserve the Birwood Wall - built to keep Black residents out of white neighborh...

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25 best counties to buy a single-family rental investment property in 2023

Rocket Homes examined data from ATTOM to see which counties would offer the greatest returns on investment on single-family rental homes in 2023.

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Impound accounts explained: Why your lender holds funds

Some mortgage servicers arrange impound accounts to collect fees from home buyers. But how do they work, and do they benefit you? Keep reading to find out.

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The 9 best investing books of 2023

Are you looking to learn more about investing before diving in yourself? Check out our list of the nine best investing books of 2023 to help you get started....

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The 15 most promising U.S. cities in 2024

The most promising cities in 2024 have seen growth in migration, salaries, high-tech GDP, jobs and small businesses.

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The best cities for each generation

The top 10 best cities for each generation, including baby boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z.

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Home. Made. Podcast by Rocket Mortgage®

Home. Made. is a new, original podcast from Rocket Mortgage® hosted by Stephanie Foo. It starts with a simple concept: Inside every home, there&r...

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FHA flipping rules: Guidelines and exceptions

FHA flipping rules restrict a borrower from financing a recently sold home with an FHA loan. Learn the current constraints and exceptions of FHA flipping rul...

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The Red Desk: Should you refinance?

Mortgages aren’t just for buying a new home. They can be refinanced to buy more real estate, renovate your existing home, or just add some cash to your...

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15 safest cities in the US in 2023

Want to live in the safest city in America? Check out our list of the safest cities in the U.S. to find your new neighborhood and a home to feel secure in.

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72% of Gen Zers plan to buy a home in under 6 years, but how are they preparing?

Despite current market conditions, Gen Z remains determined to become homeowners, according to a recent Rocket Mortgage survey.

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40% of Americans say they would get an adjustable-rate mortgage

Of first-time home buyers, 65.4% say they would consider getting a mortgage with an adjustable rate.

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Most affordable cities for first time home buyers

We crunched the data to determine the best places for first-time home buyers to move. Find out which cities have the most potential.

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What was the adverse market refinance fee?

The FHFA eliminated the adverse market refinance fee, which was used to cover increased costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how that affects refinancing.

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25 cities with the highest percentage of parkland

Rocket Homes examined the Trust for Public Land's 2023 ParkScore Index to see which cities have the most public outdoor space for residents.

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How much does a land survey cost and how do I get one?

A land survey shows the shape and boundaries of a piece of property. Learn what they cost and what they can offer property owners.

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What are mortgage-backed securities (MBS)?

A mortgage-backed security (MBS) is a type of bond that is secured by real estate loans. Read on to learn more about investing in this asset-backed security....

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Cities with the most homes for sale

Rocket Homes analyzed 2023 internal home listing data to see which cities have the most robust housing supply per capita. Did your city make the list?

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