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Mariia Kislitsyna

Mariia Kislitsyna

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Mariia Kislitsyna is a content writer who helps home buyers and real estate investors navigate the complexities of property markets and financing. With over five years of experience covering the industry, she translates intricate market data into actionable insights for high-impact financial publications.

Mariia began her career building a portfolio within the proptech sector before transitioning into comprehensive mortgage and housing coverage for JP Morgan Chase. This hands-on background shapes her analysis of mortgage trends, proptech innovations, and real estate investment strategies. By leveraging her master’s degree in Strategic Management, she evaluates the housing market from both a macroeconomic level and a practical, consumer-focused perspective.

Mariia’s work has also appeared in Investor's Business Daily, Forbes, and Yahoo Finance.

Expertise: Mortgages and refinancing, real estate investment strategies (REI), proptech, homebuyer financing strategies, buyer & seller advisory Education: Kozminski University Background: Content strategist for leading real estate and financial firms.

Featured Published Articles

  • Choosing between a home equity line of credit (HELOC) and a cash-out refinance is a high-stakes decision that can cost (or save) you thousands of dollars in the long run. Because both options use your home as collateral, the right choice protects your equity, while the wrong one can significantly increase your financial risk. From…

  • Choosing a home to buy takes hours of scrolling through Zillow and debating over floor plans. While buyers obsess over the number of bathrooms, they often overlook a critical step: choosing a mortgage lender. A good lender saves you money, but getting it wrong can cost you thousands. A mere 0.25% difference—from 6.5% to 6.75%—in…

  • HELOCs and home equity loans both offer access to the same equity in your home—but what’s the difference? And is one better than the other?

  • Knowing how to qualify for a mortgage might feel like a big deal, but following these basic steps will make it more manageable.

  • Here are the 9 most important things you’ll need to buy a house, from a steady source of income to knowing your real estate rights.