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Jaime Dunaway-Seale is a content writer at Clever Real Estate, the leading real estate education platform for home buyers, sellers, and investors.
Prior to joining Clever, Jaime worked full time as a journalist. Her writings about education, government, business, and sports have appeared in Slate, The Associated Press, The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and Advocate Media.
Jaime graduated with an MA in journalism from the University of Missouri and a BA in journalism and international relations from the University of Arkansas.
When she isn't writing about real estate, Jaime can be found rock climbing, planning her next home renovation project, or calling the Hogs at an Arkansas sporting event.

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