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Homeownership is slipping away from an entire generation. With skyrocketing costs and stagnant wages, 96% of Gen Zers are prioritizing other life goals over buying a house. 🏡 If young buyers never enter the market, what happens to the future of real estate? #mortgage #realestate #affordablehousing

Forty percent of homeowners wouldn’t go through with a home sale if they didn’t like the buyer — and nearly one-third would rather take a loss on their home sale than sell to their ex. Clever Real Estate

😱 9 in 10 homeowners are afraid to sell in 2025. The fear isn’t just about finding a buyer — it’s also about lowball offers, unexpected costs, and uncertainty about what comes next. What’s really keeping sellers on the sidelines? ➡️ Read our recent research: https://hubs.li/Q03c2JCD0 #affordablehousing #mortgage #realestate #mortgagerates

🤑 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 $𝟳,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲. At first, Sandy wasn’t sure if Clever was the right move. But after being matched with a top-tier agent who listened, guided her through the process, and went above and beyond, she knew she made the right choice. A smooth sale, a seamless experience, and thousands back in her pocket — that’s how real estate should work. https://hubs.li/Q03bfxz70 #affordablehousing #realestate #mortgage

🚨 Are homeowners being forced to sell in 2025? Rising costs, unexpected repairs, and financial stress are pushing homeowners to the brink. Many may have no choice but to sell their homes — but in a market where buyers expect to pay less than sellers want, will they even be able to? Read the full research below 👇

1 in 4 millennial homeowners want to go back to renting! 😱 After all the blood, sweat, and bidding wars, 23% of millennial homeowners now say homeownership is too expensive and wish they could rent again! Rising property taxes, maintenance costs, and sky-high insurance premiums are pushing them to their financial limits. Read the full research here: https://hubs.li/Q038XjGJ0 #affordablehousing #mortgage #realestate #mortgagerates

43% of retirees feel they lack sufficient savings — proving retirement isn’t as financially secure as many hoped. Even more concerning, 27% have no retirement savings at all. The reality? Rising housing costs, medical bills, and inflation are pushing retirees into tough financial decisions. Many are reconsidering whether they can afford to stay in their homes. The time to address retirement financial shortfalls is now. How are you approaching this growing challenge? 👇 Drop your insights below! Read the research here: https://hubs.li/Q038FZlh0 #affordablehousing #realestate #mortgage

🏡 Bought & Sold – and Closed – in Less Than 30 Days! In less than a month, Prossie bought, sold, and closed — all with Clever by her side. Her lender introduced her to Clever, where she found expert agents who made the process smooth and stress-free while helping her save thousands. ✅ Fast, hassle-free buying & selling ✅ Expert guidance every step of the way ✅ Discounted listing commission fee – keeping more money in her pocket! https://lnkd.in/ggUgXNns #affordablehousing #realestate #mortgage

Snakes, heights, public speaking, and…selling your home? Believe it or not, selling a property is associated with a lot of fears, concerns, and worries for American homeowners. 😱 86% admit to fears about selling their home, including making repairs and paying closing costs. 🏚 A majority (58%) worry a home inspection will reveal problems with their property. ❓ More than 1 in 8 homeowners (13%) say there’s nothing that would make them feel confident about selling their homes. 💸 For almost half of homeowners (45%), accepting an offer below their desired asking price would cause them financial hardship. Read more — plus what might make wary owners speed up their sales and the shocking behavior they’d put up with from real estate agents — in Clever’s full study of home-selling fears 👇 https://hubs.li/Q037YJjt0

🌟 Exciting news! Our CEO, Luke Babich, has been recognized as one of St. Louis Magazine's STL 500 Emerging Leaders! 🎉👏 The St. Louis Business 500 highlights some of the metro area’s most impactful, innovative, and inspirational leaders, from C-suite executives to under-the-radar entrepreneurs across various industries. Luke's leadership and vision continue to drive Clever Real Estate forward, making home buying and selling easier, more affordable, and more transparent for everyone. His dedication to innovation in real estate and commitment to empowering home buyers and sellers have earned him this well-deserved recognition. Congratulations, Luke! We’re proud to have such an inspiring leader guiding our team. 🚀🏡 See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/eFDu38dA