Susan Kelleher

Susan Kelleher

Principal Writer

Expertise
Market trendsHomebuying
Susan Kelleher

Susan Kelleher

PRINCIPAL WRITER

Susan Kelleher is the principal writer for real estate data and trends at Zillow. She joined Zillow in 2018, following a long career in journalism. Over the years, Susan has bought and sold seven homes -- two with friends, rented at least 11 others, and couch surfed in between. Those experiences inform her writing at Zillow, where she breaks down data and trends to empower people to make informed choices around real estate. She believes everyone deserves a safe, affordable home, and looks for ways to help people achieve that.

Expertise
Market trendsHomebuying
Susan Kelleher

Susan Kelleher

Principal Writer

Expertise
Market trendsHomebuying

Susan Kelleher's Latest Articles

Being There — Virtually and In Person — Is Important for Buyers

Being There — Virtually and In Person — Is Important for Buyers

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How to Help Protect LGBTQ+ Clients From Housing Discrimination

Senior Principal Economist Skylar Olsen

Zillow Economists Explain: Why Are There Still So Few Homes for Sale?

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How to Help Home Buyers Avoid Regrets

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Buyers' Needs Change When They Become Parents

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Younger Buyers See Home Sharing, Renting as an Income Source

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New Construction Buyers Say They Need Agents Too

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Debt Doesn’t Have to Be a Deal-Breaker for Buyers

Home buyers consult with an agent.

Buyers and Sellers Both See Agents as Strategic Partners

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The Era of the ‘DSIY’ Seller

What first-time home buyers need from their real estate agents

What First-Time Home Buyers Need Most From Their Real Estate Agents

Millennial home shoppers

Working With Millennials Can Differ by Age: What Agents Need to Know

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