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Covers:  Mortgages, Real Estate, Housing Affordability
Doesn't Cover: Anything unrelated to housing
BestColleges.com news reporter. Alum: @scrippsjschool

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Bennett Leckrone’s Biography

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I'm the editorial manager. and an analyst for Lower. I write thought leadership, consumer advice, and guides on mortgage products in an independent editorial capacity.

I was previously a business education reporter with BestColleges, where I wrote extensively about business education trends, fintech, the online education landscape, and how AI is affecting higher education. I also previously worked as a news reporter for Maryland Matters, with a focus on how policy affected Marylanders.

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Top Cities for First-Time Buyers in 2026: Owning vs. Renting

Top Cities for First-Time Buyers in 2026: Owning vs. Renting

Where does buying beat renting? This report analyzes 136 U.S. cities, comparing homeownership costs, rents, a…

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Would a 50-Year Mortgage Be Affordable?

Would a 50-Year Mortgage Be Affordable?

Explore the pros and cons of President Trump's proposed 50-year mortgage plan and its potential impact on hom…

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Trump Wants to Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds. What Does that Mean for Rates?

Trump Wants to Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds. What Does that Mean for Rates?

Trump says he wants to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds. Whether that will affect rates is still up in the …

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The Rise of the 4+1 MBA

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By Bennett Leckrone Verified, Darlene Earnest
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MBAs have long been geared toward older adults, but a number of business schools are tailoring their MBA programs to students looking for a quicker path to the degree. Published on October 14, 2025 Credit: Boston Globe / Boston Globe / Getty Images 4+1 MBA programs allow students to finish their MBA in just a year after their bachelor’s. That usually means taking MBA courses during their senior year.
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Universities Ramp Up Community College Transfer Programs

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By Bennett Leckrone Verified, Alex Pasquariello
| BestColleges
They are creating and improving four-year and online transfer pathways for community college students. Published on September 18, 2025 Credit: FatCamera / E+ / Getty Images Ohio State recently announced a tuition-free transfer partnership with Columbus State Community College. Arizona State University recently announced a pilot program featuring discounted online tuition for some California community college students.
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Data Shows Community College Students Face Transfer Barriers

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By Bennett Leckrone Verified, Alex Pasquariello
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New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows continued challenges for community college students who transfer to four-year schools. Published on September 11, 2025 Credit: andresr / E+ / Getty Images Data for students who started community college for the first time in fall 2017 shows that only 31.6% transferred to a four-year school within six years. That figure was higher for students with prior dual enrollment experience.
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