Expert

Ben Mizes

CEO of Clever Real Estate & Homebuying Expert

Articles: 4
Guides: 22
Expert answer: 1

About

About Ben Mizes

Ben Mizes is the co-founder and CEO of Clever Real Estate, a full-service real estate agent that homeowners can use to list their homes for a flat fee.

He is also the principal investor and Co-Founder of Arch Buyers, a real estate investment partnership. His experience in business development for institutional homebuyers, working at startups, and raising venture capital raising investments — combined with the incredible real estate opportunity he saw in St. Louis, MO — led to the development of Clever Real Estate.

Ben enjoys writing about real estate, investing, personal finance, and financial freedom. He graduated from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation. In his free time, Ben enjoys writing about real estate, watching hockey, or going on adventures with his dog.

News & analysis

Articles by Ben Mizes

News

The Hidden Costs of Selling a Home

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.

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How to Save for a Home While Paying off Debt

Use these tips to overcome debt and achieve homeownership.

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When Should You Lock in a Mortgage Rate?

It's a crucial part of closing on your home.

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The Top 5 First-Time Homebuyer Programs for Millennials

That distant dream of owning a home may be closer than you think.

Guides

Guides by Ben Mizes

The 12 most recent of 22. See all

Piggyback Loans: How to Avoid PMI

You can eliminate PMI payments without a traditional 20% down payment. Piggyback loans offer the best of both worlds — but at a cost.

What Is Property Tax? 5 Things to Know

Whether you're buying a new home or have already paid yours off entirely, you’re going to have to pay property taxes.

Do You Have to Sell Your House in a Divorce?

Splitting up doesn't have to mean selling the family home. Here's how to decide if selling is the right choice (and an alternative if it isn't).

How to Build Home Equity Faster

Own a home? The equity can be tapped to finance things like college, major renovations and repairs, or even to invest in other properties. Increasing your home equity will increasing your borrowing power with HELOCs and home equity loans.

The Pros and Cons of Balloon Mortgages for Homebuyers

Balloon mortgages can help homebuyers work around high mortgage rates and make buying a home more affordable. Here's how to tell if they're right for you.

Rent-To-Own Homes With No Credit Check: Is It an Option?

Rent-to-own homes can be a great solution for homebuyers with low or no credit — but they can backfire if you don't know what to expect.

5 Things to Know About Mortgage Buydowns

Americans are turning to mortgage buydowns to make buying a home more affordable, but paying for a lower interest rate isn't always a great idea.

What is a Divorce Buyout and How Does it Work?

Want to keep your house during a divorce? Buy out your ex. The cost is based on home equity, but the actual process isn't always straightforward.

Can You Buy a House During a Divorce?

Buying a home can be difficult as it is, but it can be particularly challenging while going through a divorce. Learn what to consider and what to avoid.