Lorraine Roberte

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 used Clever Real Estate to sell her house and went from listing to closing in 30 days.

Featured Published Articles

  • Bid4Assets is one of the first online real estate auction sites, with tax foreclosures, sheriff’s sales, and federal forfeiture auctions. Its services are best for homebuyers looking for distressed,  tax-defaulted, or non-traditional properties. Even though the company started its site in 1999, there are few online reviews. Of the handful that exist, some reviewers complain…

  • McCurdy Auction is a legitimate, full-service auction firm specializing in real estate sales. It sells various properties in varying conditions, mostly in Kansas. The company is ideal for homeowners who want to sell quickly (within 30 and 60 days), skip negotiations, and avoid common deal-breakers like inspections and financing delays. Its streamlined process can be…

  • Doug Hopkins is an experienced realtor and the former star of the Discovery Channel show “Property Wars.” He joined forces with My Home Group in 2022 to make fast cash offers on home sales with Doug Hopkins Real Estate, which charges no fees or commissions, and you don’t have to deal with showings or home…

  • Seller’s Advantage offers fast, hassle-free home sales with no repairs or fees. Read our Seller’s Advantage reviews to see if it’s the right cash buyer for you.