Susan Belknapp
With more than 25 years as a professional writer and editor, Susan has extensive experience in multiple subjects, including business, housing, food, travel and entertainment. The former editor of the award-winning OC Register Metro, an Orange County business-lifestyles magazine and website, and OC Register Family, an internationally renowned multimedia title in parenting media, Susan has published hundreds of articles on topics that range from semiconductors to surf culture. With expertise in print and web and a passion for the ever-evolving dynamics of the how content is developed, packaged, shared and consumed, Susan believes it will continue to be at the core of modern information sharing. She holds a degree in screenwriting from USC and has done extensive post-graduate writing-for-publication coursework. Susan is a full-time staff member at loanDepot.
Buying a home is often one of the most significant experiences in our lives. There are other big milestones, such as getting married or having children, but there is something special about buying your first home.
During the housing boom, mixed-use concepts were coming back, particularly in markets that attracted young, creative types and entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, the niche faltered quickly in the market downturn.
Dreaming of a beautiful house on the hill is a lovely fantasy, but what if that means you’ll be in an obscure location that's difficult to access and the house is much bigger than you need? M...
“Green” means many things to many people. It symbolizes money and is the color everyone loves on St. Patrick’s Day. A green home is one that uses energy efficiently and as minimally as possible, is healthier for people and the environment, and makes wise use of materials and resources.
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