Why is Midwest real estate beating the rest of the country?

The Midwest is home to some of the hottest markets in the country, while other regions face a lackluster year. What gives? Continue reading

How real estate agents can prevent title issues from derailing a deal

Luke Babich outlines ways to develop and maintain a strong title company relationship to prevent any snags in your next real estate transaction. Continue reading

How to help buyers understand interest-only mortgages

Understanding the ins and outs of financing options, including interest-only mortgages, makes you a valuable resource for educating your clients, Clever’s Luke Babich writes. Continue reading

Residential roots, commercial reach: How this broker created scale with a strategic merger

Find out how Jill Butler’s RedKey Realty Leaders scaled smarter by bringing on a boutique commercial brokerage and integrating their agents and their services. Continue reading

Here’s what a Redfin data journalist learned from taking a $25K bath on the sale of his house

Senior data journalist Mark Worley co-authored a new Redfin report showing that roughly 6 percent of U.S. homesellers are at risk of selling at a loss. The analysis hit close to home — he and his wife just did exactly that, selling their St. Louis home… Continue reading

7 ways remote work has shaped homebuyer preferences

When highlighting a home’s features, Luke Babich writes, don’t forget work-from-home preferences that make everyday more efficient and enjoyable for homeowners. Continue reading

Build the future: What I learned when creating a new flagship office

CEO and founder Jill Butler offers insights to help you build something that reflects the heart of your company and provides the space for your agents to accomplish big things. Continue reading

7 metros where you can snag a luxury home for less than $1M

Purchasing a luxury home often comes with a hefty price tag, but in some U.S. metros, high-end living can still be surprisingly affordable. Continue reading

8 tips for maximizing a listing’s square footage as an agent

Agents can help sellers get the most value for their property by presenting a sleek, appealing home that’s optimized every single square foot of space, Clever’s Luke Babich writes. Continue reading

The market is short 416K homes for middle-class homebuyers: NAR

After a herky-jerky few years, the housing market is at a major tipping point, according to the National Association of Realtors’ May 2025 Housing and Affordability Report. The report, which is based on NAR and Realtor.com data, revealed the market nee… Continue reading