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Kristen Herhold

Kristen Herhold

Director of PR

Kristen Herhold is the Director of Public Relations at Clever Real Estate, leading a team that has secured media coverage in prominent outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, HousingWire, and Inman. With a background in journalism, she specializes in translating real estate and personal-finance research into compelling narratives that drive industry thought leadership. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri.

Featured Published Articles

  • What the U.S. Inflation Jump Means for Home Buyers and Sellers

    April 2026 inflation jumped to 3.8%, its largest annual increase since 2023. With mortgage rates at 6.37% and a Fed rate hike now back on the table, here's what the April CPI report means for home buyers and sellers acting right now.

  • True Cost of Owning a Home 2026

    Owning a home comes with a staggering price tag beyond the mortgage: nearly $24,000 a year in taxes, insurance, repairs, and more. Clever's survey of 1,000 American homeowners reveals the financial strain, the deferred repairs, and the regrets most buyers never see coming.

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    ST. LOUIS, January 8, 2024 — Clever Real Estate, a fast-growing real estate education and technology company, has acquired Gravy Technologies, a startup that has built the first loyalty rewards platform for first-time home buyers. As part of the acquisition, Gravy's Team, led by co-founders Jeff Dinter, Jimmy Lien, and Will Dunn, will join the…

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