Mary Chao
Mary Chao
Specialty Reporter
Mary Chao is a NYC-based Specialty Reporter at Scripps News covering real estate and Asian American issues. An award-winning print journalist and columnist of over 25 years -- most recently at The Bergen Record NorthJersey.com -- she joined Scripps News through the Journalism Journey Initiative program transitioning veteran print journalists to broadcast. She is an immigrant from Taipei, Taiwan and a graduate from New York University where she met her Marine Colonel husband.
Recent Work
From Lima to Little Lima: A Peruvian immigrant helps an inner city
What's happening in the fall real estate market around the country?
Here are the brands Hispanics appear to favor
Hispanic homebuying power grows despite affordability challenges
Why Lunar New Year is the most important holiday for East Asians
More buyers getting cold feet as home costs rise
Who qualifies for the latest student loan relief plan?
Millennials trading in big-city expenses for small-town affordability
Applying for credit? Be prepared to be rejected
'Brady Bunch' house sells for millions below asking price
Homes are just too expensive: Why millennials don't think they can buy
New York state declares Lunar New Year a school holiday
Coping with suicide: Surviving the loss of a loved one
A Marine remembers Sept. 11
Do you know which colleges offer economic mobility?
It now takes longer to sell a home, but prices are still rising
Why does Hispanic Heritage Month begin on Sept. 15?
How much does owning a home really cost?
High interest rates push home buyers and sellers to the brink
In the eye of Hurricane Idalia: What doctors do during extreme weather
How getting a college scholarship could reduce your financial aid
A mixed picture when it comes to home sales
The community role of the Black barber shop
Buyers seek affordability as Midwest tops most popular ZIP codes
Indian Americans react to history as Haley and Ramaswamy debate
New homes increase in popularity amid inventory shortage
From Super Bowl to acai bowls: Giants' David Tyree opens restaurant
Elon Musk to remove block feature on X
Age of first-time homebuyer reaches record high
