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…
Short-term rentals (STRs) like Airbnb or VRBO have become a common — and often preferred — home-away-from-home option. Guests enjoy the privacy and additional space that comes with an apartment or an entire house. However, a recent study by Anytime Estimate found that neighbors have a different view, and it’s not pretty: 55% would rather…
Most homeowners have clear and often optimistic ideas about the process of selling their house. Their home will stand out in the market. It will generate strong interest. It will attract multiple offers above the initial asking price. While these expectations are common, they’re also unrealistic. In a new survey by Clever Offers, recent sellers…
Ask any would-be homebuyer their top complaint about today’s housing market, and you’ll likely hear the same answer: houses are too expensive. Turns out, they aren’t just whining — it’s true. A new study by Clever Real Estate found that only two U.S. cities have incomes high enough to support a home purchase. Of America’s…
The turbulence of the 2008 housing crash, the pandemic, and the subsequent rise in rents and inflation marked some of Matthew M. Williams’ most formative years. In search of stability, he recently purchased his first house in the St. Louis area. This sense of permanence is the primary motivator for millennial and Gen X homebuyers,…