Lorraine Roberte

Contributing Writer

Lorraine Roberte is a personal finance writer who’s written hundreds of articles, including numerous pieces about home budgeting, financing, and purchasing. She’s been a freelance writer for over six years and holds a Master of Arts degree in French language and literature from Queens College. Her work has been featured on AAA, GoodRx, Investopedia, The Balance and more. She does the hard work of breaking down complex homebuying and selling topics so current and future homeowners can buy the best home for them.

She’s been a freelance writer for over six years and holds a Master of Arts degree in French language and literature from Queens College. Her work has been featured on AAA, GoodRx, Investopedia, The Balance and more. She does the hard work of breaking down complex homebuying and selling topics so current and future homeowners can buy the best home for them. She used Clever Real Estate to sell her house and went from listing to closing in 30 days.

Featured Published Articles

  • Compare home equity loans and mortgages to understand their benefits, risks, and how they work for your home financing needs.

  • How much can you expect to make as a Coldwell Banker real estate agent? Here’s a closer look at the Coldwell Banker commission split.

  • Considering working with an agent from Keller Williams? Here’s what you need to know about their commission structure.

  • Here's a step-by-step guide for how to list a house on Zillow. You only need to do this if you're selling without a realtor. Otherwise, your agent will list your home on the MLS. MLS listings automatically appear on Zillow.

  • McCurdy Auction is a family-owned, full-service property auction firm specializing in real estate. It auctions properties in various conditions and sizes, mainly in Kansas. The company is recognized for its live and online bidding options, auction marketing services, and flexibility in auctioning residential and commercial properties. The diverse selection of real estate attracts numerous buyers,…

  • If you're going through a divorce, you might need to sell your home. This guide to selling a house during a divorce will help you understand the next steps.