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 …

Owning a home has long been touted as a way to build wealth, but does it actually pay off? Baby boomers are counting on it. Many have lived in their homes for decades and now expect six-figure profits when they sell, according to a new survey by Clever Offers. Staying in their homes for so …