About
Katie Ziraldo is a freelance writer and data journalist with a background in personal finance and real estate. With more than a decade of professional experience, Katie specializes in simplifying complex topics to create equitable, educational content. Her portfolio of work also includes The Detroit Free Press and Huffington Post. In her free time, you can find Katie hunting for home decor or cuddled up on the couch with her furry, four-legged friends.
Experience
Over the years, Katie has honed her professional writing skills, putting in time as a newsroom staff writer, an in-house marketing writer, and a freelancer. As a writer for Rocket Companies, Katie represented brands such as Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, and Rocket Money, where she focused on crafting accurate and accessible content for future generations of home buyers.
Alongside educational content, Katie has a keen eye for data-driven storytelling, with a proven track record of success in finding human stories hidden inside survey data. Her areas of expertise include home buying and selling, interior design, and sustainable living.
Highlights
- Specialties: Personal finance, real estate, sustainable living
- Other work: The Detroit Free Press, Huffington Post
Notable Works
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Interior Design By Decade: How To Channel Your Favorite Era In A Modern Home
Rocket Homes
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Decorating Trends For 2022: Interior Design Tips
Rocket Homes
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How To Buy An Abandoned House In 5 Steps
Rocket Mortgage
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When To Get A Mortgage With Rising Rates
Rocket Mortgage
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How to Finance a Pool: 6 Ways to Pay for This Popular Home Upgrade
BobVila.com
Proudest DIY
Owning a dog that is of a breed officially considered “giant,” Katie is no stranger to some of the unique challenges homeowners face. As such, her proudest DIY projects and room redesigns typically center around space-saving techniques—because who wouldn’t seek out extra space when their dog is the size of a human?
