Buying a new house is meant to be an exciting time. However, after the furniture is moved in and the pictures are hung, many buyers about 66%, according to a new study find themselves regretting their purchase. Best Interest Financial and Clever Real Estate surveyed 1,000 Americans who bought homes between 2023 and 2025 about…
Homebuyers are entering 2026 with optimism, but is it deserved? A new study by Clever Real Estate and Best Interest Financial found that about 42% of those planning to buy in the coming year expect mortgage rates to fall below 5%, making it possible for them to enter the housing market. However, forecasts and expert…
For many older Americans, the state of retirement looks pretty dire. According to a new survey by Clever Real Estate, a majority say the U.S. has a retirement crisis, and more than half worry they’ll outlive their savings. In perhaps the most alarming finding, 43% admit they’d rather die than run out of money. This…
With prices rising steadily throughout 2025, consumers are paying more attention to how much items cost this winter than ever, much to the detriment of customer loyalty. A new survey from Clever Real Estate reveals that more than 60% of Americans would choose cheaper prices at big-box retailers over supporting small businesses. However, price tags…
Despite the uneven housing market of 2025, experts are optimistic about the new year. That’s according to a new survey by Clever Offers, which found that 51% of real estate agents believe 2026 will be better for home buyers and sellers than 2025, compared to 49% who foresee it being the same or worse. Realtors…
About half of all Americans have credit card debt, and the amount they owe continues to grow each year. However, roughly the same number don’t carry a credit card balance, so a new survey by Clever Real Estate set out to uncover the behaviors and habits that either drive people into debt or help them…
When it comes to their ideal homes, Americans are dreaming big. The typical dream home is a new-construction, ranch-style house, spanning over 2,000 square feet and costing more than $500,000, according to a new survey by Clever Offers. It comes with scenic views of the countryside or water and plenty of outdoor space. However, above…
Regardless of whether they believe climate change is real, 69% of homeowners took the phenomenon into account when buying a home. That’s according to a new study by Clever Offers, which also found that nearly the same 68% view homeownership as riskier today than 10 years ago due to climate change and natural disasters. Few…
Whether they live across the street or the hall, your neighbors have a significant impact on your quality of life. According to a new survey by Anytime Estimate, the relationships we have with our neighbors can affect everything from our mental well-being to our property values. The neighborhood’s sense of community is also a critical…