Despite plenty of educational resources and budgeting tools to help inform home buyers about the cost of purchasing property, the upfront expense is still up to four times more than most buyers expect, according to a new survey from Best Interest Financial and Clever Real Estate. While the down payment is the most expensive upfront …

The average American home has gotten a lot larger over the past few decades. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the median size of a single-family home in 2022 was around 2,300 square feet, or 20% bigger than a similar home in 1990. But we may be at the end of the “bigger …

A major consequence of skyrocketing home prices is that many Americans are choosing to renovate the homes they already have rather than try to find a new one in an unpredictable market. In fact,  nearly two-thirds of homeowners would rather renovate their home than move to a new one, according to a new study from …

Nearly three-quarters of Americans say real estate investors are responsible for the lack of affordable housing in the United States, according to a new study from Clever Offers. President Trump is capitalizing on the high level of anti-investor sentiment with an executive order banning institutional investors from buying single-family homes. The order, however, has been …

Millennials have a complicated view of homeownership. They’re stressed about buying a home but are still desperate to purchase one. Most don’t have nearly enough money saved for a down payment, yet they’re unwilling to make financial sacrifices, such as spending less on coffee or vacations, to save. Most already have a lot of debt …

Millennials have a complicated view of homeownership. They’re stressed about buying a home but are still desperate to purchase one. Many don’t have nearly enough money saved for a down payment, but they’re unwilling to make financial sacrifices, such as spending less on coffee or vacations, to save money. Most have a lot of debt …

Americans who plan to buy or sell a home in 2026 are pessimistic about the overall economy, but positive about the prospects of the housing market – especially when it comes to their own future sale or purchase. A new study from Clever Offers surveyed Americans preparing to enter an uncertain real estate market and …

Americans are under financial stress as the holidays approach, with 38% saying this is the first year they’re worried about how they’re going to afford gifts this season. What’s more, two-thirds say the holidays have become more financially stressful than joyful. A new study from Clever Real Estate examines how consumers are holiday shopping in …

Homeowners have more options than ever when it comes to selling their homes. Thanks to real estate technology platforms, such as iBuyers, cash-buying companies, and flat-fee multiple listing services, many Americans are exploring ways to sell their home without using an agent. However, a new study from Clever Offers suggests that using a traditional real …

The fears Americans harbor about homeownership include unexpected costs, bad neighbors, and high interest rates. But the list of scares doesn’t end there.  Nearly a quarter of Americans said the scariest thing about owning a home is the possibility that it’s haunted, according to a new study from Real Estate Witch. For a surprising percentage …