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

After record home price gains during the pandemic, the housing market has done a 180 — leaving buyers and sellers to wonder what will happen next. Here are 10 figures that help explain what's going on.
With mortgage rates now topping 7%, buyers' budgets aren't stretching nearly as far as they used to. Here's what the typical monthly mortgage payment can get you today vs. a year ago.
Home buyers are pulling back from high prices and borrowing costs, while homeowners are clinging to their lower mortgage rates. The results are rather strange.
The Inflation Reduction Act includes billions in tax credits and rebates for energy-efficient home improvements. Here's where you'll find savings.
A second income doesn't always require a second job. Here are 11 ways to generate extra cash from your home, often with little time or effort.
The number of U.S. homes entering foreclosure has nearly tripled from over a year ago. Here's what the experts have to say about it.