Clever Research & Data Center

Our Research Team has analyzed dozens of public and proprietary data sets to study trends in real estate, personal finance, and the economy to help consumers make smarter real estate decisions.

The Latest

  • Haunted House 2026

    In a market this scary, more than half of Americans would risk buying a haunted house. Learn more.

  • Home Prices vs. Inflation: 2026 Housing Data

    The median U.S. home would cost $242,309 if home prices had kept pace with inflation since 1984. Instead, it actually costs $423,100. Clever Real Estate found that home prices in all 50 of the largest metros have outrun inflation over 15 years, but more than half actually trailed inflation over the past year.

  • Whether it’s about their home purchase, their home’s appearance, or their home's location, 80% of homeowners have some form of regret. Learn what they regret most.

  • Americans are struggling to make ends meet, but of those who live paycheck to paycheck, only 1 in 5 say it's because they overspend on nonessentials. Find out why 31% of Americans say their financial struggles aren't their fault.

  • Find out if you live in one of the most (or least) desirable cities and states, according to Americans.

  • 2026 Data: Nearly Half of Recent College Grads Have Had to Move Back in With Their Parents

    Gen Z grew up expecting to graduate, move out, and buy a home. A 2026 Clever survey of 1,000 college students and recent grads found the opposite: Half of recent grads have moved back in with their parents, and most doubt they'll afford a home at the age their parents did.