Michael Yessis Project Team Lead
Michael Yessis is Project Team Lead at Clever Real Estate, where he contributes to Real Estate Witch and its sister brands. He’s an authority on first-time home buying, real estate investing, and home buyer financing.
Previously, Michael covered personal finance and retirement issues, and many real estate market trends that have come and gone, at Work+Money. He’s been an editor at USA Today, AOL, and other publications. He also co-founded and co-edited the travel culture publication WorldHum.com, which was acquired by Discovery Communications. As a writer, he’s contributed to Smithsonian Magazine, AARP Magazine, and other publications.
Michael has won a Lowell Thomas Award as an editor and writer and has been nominated for a Webby Award as an editor.
Expertise
- First-time home buying
- Real estate investing
- 1031 exchanges
- Home buyer financing and mortgages
- Vacation and retirement homes
Education
- B.A. in English from UCLA
Michael Yessis's Articles
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What Makes a Good Real Estate Agent? (2023 Guide)
A good real estate agent helps you find and buy your dream home at a great price, or sell your house fast and for top dollar. But searching and choosing among the hundreds of local agents in your market can be challenging, especially if you're unsure of the key qualities that make a good realtor. The trick [...]
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What Is a Home Appraisal? Here’s Everything You NEED to Know!
Here's a breakdown of what home appraisals mean for buyers, sellers, and refinancers.
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15 Reasons Why You Should Use a Real Estate Agent
Discover the top reasons to work with a real estate agent when you're buying or selling a house.
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