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Maddy Crozier (she/her) is an experienced freelance writer and editor who has worked with 55places since 2018. Now a fifth-year PhD Candidate in English at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, she has a BA and MA in Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse from DePaul University. She specializes in researching real estate trends across the country with a focus on the Midwest and Southeast regions, including the housing markets of Chicago, Indianapolis, and East Tennessee. Dedicated to helping homebuyers make evidence-based decisions, she brings six years of experience in real estate writing and research.

Melissa supplements her career in mortuary sciences with freelance writing. But she wasn't always a mortician. Melissa has a degree in Business Management with a Marketing focus and fifteen years of experience in advertising. Before becoming self-employed, she spent five years as the Kern County Sales Manager for Adelman Broadcasting, a network of five radio stations and one TV channel. Before that, she was the Special Projects Manager at a daily newspaper for five years. Melissa was born and raised in New York, where she worked in internet advertising and SEO. With thousands of published works in print and on air, she continues to write thoughtful insurance, health care, hazmat, environmental, legal, and business management articles.

Audrey Sellers is a Southern California-based contributor to 55places, offering insights into the vibrant communities that cater to active adults. With a diverse background including writing for Coldwell Banker and residing in dynamic cities like Houston and Dallas, Audrey brings over 20 years of expertise in publishing, journalism, and marketing to her work. Her passion for storytelling and keen understanding of real estate trends make her a trusted voice in the industry, providing readers with valuable information to make informed decisions about their next chapter in life.