Kate Wood joined NerdWallet in 2019 as a writer on the homes and mortgages team. With an educational background in sociology, Kate feels strongly about issues like housing inequality and relishes any opportunity to demystify the homebuying process. Prior to joining NerdWallet, she wrote about home remodeling, decor and maintenance for This Old House magazine.
- Education: B.A. in sociology from Vassar College, M.A. in sociology from UC San Diego
- Previous experience: This Old House magazine
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Should You Buy a Home in 2024?
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Fox Business. Pending home sales fall to record low as high mortgage rates take a toll.
Wall Street Journal. What Bank Troubles Mean for Your Mortgage.
Apartment Therapy. Finance TikTokers Claim One Easy Move Will Cut Your Mortgage in Half — But Here’s What Experts Say.
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The New York Times, The Associated Press, USA Today, MSN