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Michael Warford is a Content Writer at Clever Real Estate, the nation's leading real estate education platform for home buyers, sellers, and investors.
Prior to joining Clever, Michael worked as a freelance writer for a variety of digital and print publications, including Homes & Land Magazine Edmonton and Yellow Pages Canada. He was also the Assistant Manager of Content Production at Higher Education Marketing in Montreal, where he developed content for leading colleges and universities.
He studied English at Concordia University in Montreal where he received a B.A. and M.A.
When not writing, Michael enjoys reading, drawing, traveling, and exploring Montreal's neighborhoods and cafes.
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