Ben Mizes is the co-founder and CEO of Clever Real Estate, the free online service that connects you with top agents to save thousands on commission. He’s an active real estate investor with 22 units in St. Louis and a licensed agent in Missouri. Ben enjoys writing about real estate, investing, personal finance, and financial freedom.
Contingencies are part of a real estate purchase contract that you receive when you accept an offer on a home. They could mean that a “done deal” falls through if certain events trigger a clause in the contract. Here are the five most common types of contingencies you need to know.
It’s easy to get caught up in the homebuying experience and rush to find and get your dream home, but don’t make these eight homebuying mistakes or it could cost you.
Selling your home is likely one of the biggest financial transactions you’ll make in your lifetime. It’s only natural that you’d want to get the best return for the time and money you’ve invested over the years. One way to ensure you secure a good deal on your home is to get a pre-listing appraisal. […]
Homeownership can be more expensive than homebuyers expect. Real estate expert and Clever CEO Ben Mizes reveals what homeowners can really expect to pay annually.
A new retirement study by the financial experts at Clever polls retirees about what they regret about saving while they were working and what they wish someone had told them in retirement.
Negotiate. Get your finances in order. Learn how to shop for a mortgage with these and may other important tips. Buy a home with confidence.
Use these tips to overcome debt and achieve homeownership.
Selling a home can be a lot more expensive than you think it is, and you may be left with a lot less than you thought. Learn about hidden costs here.
These five solutions can get you in a home when a 20% down payment is too much.
