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

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.
Who does SellFast.com work best for? SellFast.com is a nationwide cash offer platform that promises a fast, hassle-free home sale — no repairs, no agent commissions, and no closing costs. For sellers in difficult circumstances or under time pressure, that pitch has genuine appeal. You might consider it if: However, SellFast.com lacks several credibility signals…
An iBuyer is a real estate company that makes near-instant offers on houses. Learn more about how selling your home to an iBuyer works, and how it compares to a traditional sale.
A power of attorney (POA) can be specific or general. Discover how to sell a home using a POA and how to ensure you act in the other’s best interest.
Keep getting unsolicited offers to buy your property? Here why it's happening, and what to do about it!