Katy Baker

Content Writer

Katy Baker is a content writer for Clever Real Estate, focusing primarily on non-traditional home sales and related trends. She's passionate about helping people unpack the complexities of real estate and make more informed decisions around buying, selling, and investing.

Prior to joining clever, she held roles as a writer, editor, content manager, and marketing director for various nonprofits and startups. Her real estate writing has been featured in publications such as MSN, Media Feed, Real Estate Witch, and Home Bay.

Expertise: Non-traditional home sale; real estate commission; real estate market trends.

Education: BA - San Diego State University; MA - Pepperdine University

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Featured Published Articles

Investing in repairs and upgrades before listing your property is costly and time-consuming. Find out how much you lose selling a house as-is.
Due to their 5% service fee and lower-than-market offers, Opendoor may not be worth it for all home sellers. However, sellers who prioritize speed and convenience might still be interested in the service.
With affordability becoming a top concern for first-time home buyers, we found the best cities that combine good-paying jobs with surprisingly affordable homes.
A new survey reveals that 1 in 5 credit card debt holders say their debt has prevented them from buying a home. Here's what can be done about it.
With mortgage rates topping 6%, buyers are looking for any angle to save on borrowing costs. One option picking up in popularity is simply to take over a seller's loan.
A lot changes when you buy a home — but not always in the ways you might think. From unanticipated challenges to surprising perks, here's what homeowners say caught them off guard about stepping into homeownership.