Rachel Center is a writer with more than eight years of experience creating lifestyle content for brands such as Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, and Apartment Therapy. She has a master's degree in magazine journalism from Kingston University and a bachelor's degree in communications from California State University, Monterey Bay. During her time as a home writer, she has covered home decor, cleaning, organization, kitchen, furniture, garden, and more. She has also had a lifelong interest in real estate, and can often be found reading market updates and staring at pretty houses as she explores her home state of California.