Mike De Socio

Contributing Writer

Mike De Socio is a freelance journalist, writer and photographer based in upstate New York, covering cities, climate change and the LGBTQ+ community. His work has been published in Slate, Bloomberg, DigBoston, USA Today, HuffPost, Bicycling Magazine and beyond.

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The Housing Market Has Many Renovating Instead of Moving. These Renovations Can Maximize Your Resale Value

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Are Townhomes and Condos the New Starter Homes? Why This Couple Chose One

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Home Equity Loans and HELOCs are Booming. Learn How Much You Can Borrow

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An image of a person working is used to illustrate an article about mortgages for people who are self-employed.

Getting a Mortgage Is Harder When You’re Self-Employed. Here’s How to Do It

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‘Recession’ Sounds Scary. What You Actually Need to Worry About and How to Prepare

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Home Equity Lending Is Going Digital. How to Find a Lender You Can Trust

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How Much People Pay for Down Payments in Every State. What 3%, 5%, 10%, and 20% Down Looks Like In Real Dollars

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The Pros and Cons of a Home Equity Loan

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The Fed Keeps Raising Rates. But That’s Only One of Many Factors Driving Rising Mortgage Rates

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A HELOC Can Turn Your Home Equity Into Cash. Here’s How to Apply In 4 Steps

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