Real Estate Witch Authors
Jon Stubbs
Content Writer
Jon Stubbs has been a contributing writer to Real Estate Witch since 2021. He's been a professional writer and editor for over 20 years, working on topics such as consumer debt, personal finances, and home improvement projects.
Michael Yessis
Content Project Manager
Michael Yessis began contributing to the Real Estate Witch team in 2021, bringing more than 20 years of experience as a professional writer and editor.
Hannah Warrick
Content Editor
Hannah Warrick began contributing to the Real Estate Witch Team in 2023. With a B.A. in English from Samford University, she’s been writing and editing professionally for over 5 years, with a special focus on personal finance, first-time investing, and discount real estate brokers.
Michael Warford
Content Writer
Michael Warford is a contributing writer to Real Estate Witch, the nation's leading real estate education platform for home buyers, sellers, and investors.
Katy Baker
Content Writer
Katy has written for Real Estate Witch since 2021, focusing primarily on non-traditional home sales and real estate costs.
Steve Nicastro
Content Lead
Steve Nicastro began contributing to the Real Estate Witch in 2021. He brings a unique consumer-first perspective to the platform, and with three years under his belt, Steve has become a trusted voice for readers seeking clarity and empowerment in their real estate decisions.
Jessica Johansen
Content Editor
Jessica Johansen is a Content Editor for Real Estate Witch and its sister publications in the Clever Real Estate family of brands.
Jaime Dunaway-Seale
Content Writer
Jaime Dunaway-Seale is a content writer for Real Estate Witch, the leading real estate education platform for home buyers, sellers, and investors.
Thomas O'Shaughnessy
VP of Marketing
Tommy O’Shaughnessy acquired Real Estate Witch from Ryan Shaw in 2020, and he's never looked back. Tommy also bought a 100-year-old house with his wife in 2018 and has experienced the many “joys” of homeownership.
Mariia Kislitsyna
Contributing Writer
NYC-based and with a master’s degree in strategic management, Mariia has years of experience writing about real estate.
Erin Cogswell
Contributing Writer
Erin Cogswell is a contributing writer for Real Estate Witch, where she covers a variety of topics related to buying and selling a home.
Shannon Whyte
Contributing Writer
Shannon Whyte is a contributing writer to Real Estate Witch. She is a freelance copywriter and content strategist who helps businesses authentically connect with their audience.
Ashley Simon
Managing Editor
Ashley Simon is the managing editor for Real Estate Witch, where she writes and edits about discount real estate brokers, commission costs, and other companies that offer reduced commission fees.
Jared Lindstrom
Contributing Writer
Jared Lindstrom is a contributing writer for Real Estate Witch, one of the nation’s leading real estate platform for buyers, sellers, and investors.
Matt Brannon
Former Data Writer
Matt Brannon is a former data writer for Real Estate Witch and parent company Clever Real Estate, the nation's leading real estate education platform for home buyers, sellers, and investors.
Lorraine Roberte
Contributing Writer
Lorraine Roberte is a personal finance writer who’s written hundreds of articles, including numerous pieces about home budgeting, financing, and purchasing.
Andrew Whytock
Content Lead
Andrew Whytock has been writing for the Real Estate Witch team since 2020. His professional writing experience stretches back to 2014, when he started writing product descriptions for an e-commerce store.
Jamie Ayers
Content Product Manager
Jamie Ayers is a real estate writer and editor who contributes to Real Estate Witch and parent company Clever Real Estate.
Melissa Glidden
Contributing Writer
Melissa Glidden is a writer, freelance digital marketing specialist, and licensed real estate agent in Indiana with 15 years of experience making complex topics easy to understand.
Franklin Schneider
Contributing Writer
Franklin Schneider is a writer based in NYC; his journalism has been published by the Washington Post, the Guardian, the Associated Press, Gawker, Slate, Washington City Paper, and other outlets.
Lydia Kibet
Writer
Lydia holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance, which fuels her passion for helping people take control of their financial future.
Sam Huisache
Former Contributor
Sam M. Huisache is a former contributor to Real Estate Witch, one of the nation's leading real estate education platforms for home buyers, sellers, and investors.
Trent Seigfried
Data Engineering Team Manager
Trent Seigfried is the data engineering team manager for Real Estate Witch and parent company Clever Real Estate.
Leandra Beabout
Contributing Writer
Leandra Beabout is an independent journalist and content writer based in Indiana and India. She covers real estate, travel and health, often through the lens of sustainability.
Galina Velgach
Editor
Galina Velgach is an editor for Real Estate Witch and its sister brands, focusing on traditional real estate brokerage reviews, home buyer assistance, and mortgage programs.
Michelle Delgado
Former Content Team Lead
Michelle Delgado is a former contributor to Real Estate Witch. Michelle is an authority on companies that buy houses for cash, as well as home building costs.
Francesca Ortegren
Head of Data
Dr. Francesca Ortegren is the head of data at Clever Real Estate, which is the parent company for Real Estate Witch.
Jennifer Calonia
Contributing Writer
Jennifer Calonia is a personal finance writer and editor. She has a B.A. in English, specializing in creative writing, from California State University, Northridge.
Clay Halton
Former Contributor
Clay Halton specializes in simplifying complex financial concepts for readers navigating real estate decisions.
Luke Babich
CEO | Clever Real Estate
Luke Babich is the CEO of Clever Real Estate, the parent company of Real Estate Witch. Clever's mission is to help consumers make real estate moves that bring them close to their life's goals.
Stephanie Mickelson
Former Contributor
Stephanie Mickelson is a freelance real estate, home improvement, and personal finance writer who draws from personal experience and in-depth research to provide accessible information to help people make the best decisions for their home and finances.
Dave Schafer
Contributing Writer
Dave Schafer has been writing professionally for over a decade. In that time, he’s worked with clients in a variety of industries, including personal finance, real estate, productivity, and consumer technology, helping thousands of readers learn and make wiser decisions.
Nick Pisano
Data Writer
Nick Pisano is a data writer for Real Estate Witch and its parent company Clever Real Estate, bringing a background in real estate and property management within the Washington, DC market.
Patrick Duffy
Former Contributor
Patrick S. Duffy is a freelance data journalist. A long-time economics and market research advisor to home builders and real estate developers, Patrick has written for the Los Angeles Times, Inman News and Builder and Developer magazine, and presented at IBS and PCBC.
Taelor Candiloro
Former Research Analyst
Taelor Candiloro is a former research analyst for Real Estate Witch and parent company Clever Real Estate.
Alex Long
Former Content Writer
Alex Long is a former content writer for Real Estate Witch, which is owned by parent company Clever Real Estate.
Jason Rusinak
Expert Reviewer, Mortgage
With more than 20 years of expertise in mortgage and real estate lending, Jason provides a special combination of market knowledge, strategic leadership, and first- hand knowledge.
Megan Duggan
Former Contributor
With more than 15 years of writing experience, Megan Duggan is an avid writer and reader. Her experience spans real estate, mortgages, insurance, financial services, education, healthcare, and telecom.
Chelsi Hewitt
Content Team Lead
Chelsi Hewitt began contributing to Real Estate Witch with over 7 years of professional writing and editing experience.
Katina Thornton
Real Estate Agent
With over 7 years of experience and $62 million in closed sales, Katina Thornton has earned a reputation as one of Middle Tennessee’s most trusted and approachable real estate professionals.
Lindsay Stefan
Former Content Lead
Lindsay Stefan has been writing and editing professionally for more than 8 years. While contributing to Real Estate Witch, her work has focused on localized real estate trends, laws, and service providers across the U.
Alicia Holmquist
Real Estate Agent
Alicia Holmquist traded the quaint charm of New England for the sun-soaked beaches of Myrtle Beach back in 2020, and it's been one heck of a ride ever since.
Jeff Steele
Former Contributor
Jeff Steele launched his freelance writing career in 1989 and has since produced more than 5,000 bylined articles for a wide array of traditional and web-based publications.
Chloe Goodshore
Former Contributor
Chloe Goodshore is a freelancer writer who specializes in personal and business financing. She has a passion for making boring things sound interesting and complex things sound simple, all so readers can make well-informed decisions.
Seamus Roddy
Seamus Roddy is a writer based in Washington, D.C. He's written about real estate, tech, business, sports and music.
Amber Taufen
Editor
Amber Taufen has been writing and editing professionally since 2005 and has been focused on real estate since 2014.
Kelsey McKeon
Former Contributor
Kelsey McKeon is a B2B content writer and strategist specializing in engaging thought leadership content for SaaS companies large and small.
Greg Isaacson
Former Contributor
Greg Isaacson is a real estate writer and journalist with nearly a decade of experience covering commercial and residential real estate.
Amy Beardsley
Former Contributor
Amy Beardsley is a former content writer for Real Estate Witch. She has expertise in writing about real estate, insurance, and technology, and has worked with various reputable brands, including NerdWallet, Robinhood, LendingTree, Engel & Völkers, Opulence International Realty, Insurify, Legal & General, and NEXT Insurance.
Jenny Rollins
Former Content Editor
Jenny Rollins is an award-winning writer, editor, and former content producer for Real Estate Witch and other websites in the Clever Real Estate family of brands.
Craig Donofrio
Former Contributor
Craig Donofrio is a former content writer for Real Estate Witch, the leading real estate education platform for home buyers, sellers, and investors.
Kiah Treece
Former Contributor
Kiah Treece is a small business owner and former attorney with extensive experience in real estate investment and financing.
Luke Williams
Contributing Writer
Luke has been covering both residential and commercial real estate in a professional capacity for 10+ years, highlighting market movements, important deals, lending trends, and more.
Andrew Prescott
Real Estate Agent
As a RE/MAX® agent, Andrew Prescott is dedicated to helping his clients find the home of their dreams in Evans, Georgia.
Jesse Sheldon
Real Estate Broker, Former Contributor
Client-focused and integrity-driven, Jesse Sheldon is a Broker at RE/MAX NW on the Gordy Marks Real Estate Team.
Kristen Klempert
Former Lead Research Specialist
Kristen Klempert is a former lead research specialist for Real Estate Witch and parent company Clever Real Estate.
Hudson Reynolds
Former Contributor
Hudson Reynolds is a former freelance content writer at Clever Real Estate. He specializes in writing about real estate, law, investing, and the economy.
Dennis Shirshikov
Former Contributor
Dennis Shirshikov is a former analyst for Real Estate Witch, whose goal is to identify the best agents in every city across the country.
Kristine Cameron
Former Contributor
Kristine Cameron is a former Content Writer for Real Estate Witch and its sister publications in the Clever Real Estate family of brands.
Steven Porrello
Contributing Writer
Steven Porrello is a contributing writer to Real Estate Witch, where he covers flat fee MLS companies and home selling costs.
Jacinta Sherris
Contributing Writer
Jacinta Sherris is a contributing writer for Real Estate Witch. She's been writing on personal finance, investing, and technology since 2017 and has collaborated with MoneyLion, Yahoo! Finance, and other startups and media sites.
Madeline Greenhalgh
Copyeditor
Madeline Greenhalgh is an editor and writer with over five years of experience in both content editing and non-fiction book publishing.
Nicole Beauchamp
NYRS®
Nicole (Nikki) Beauchamp is an award winning multi-lingual luxury global real estate advisor, with almost two decades of experience who is known for her expert command of the New York City real estate market and understanding its intricate intersection with the national and international real estate markets, utilized to craft bespoke strategies for diverse clientele, from first time home buyers/sellers to savvy international and institutional investors.
Drake Shadwell
Manager of Clever Offers
Overview Drake Shadwell is the Manager of Clever Offers at Clever Real Estate, which is the parent company for Real Estate Witch.
Kristy Snyder
Former Content Editor
Kristy Snyder is a former Content Editor for Real Estate Witch and its sister publications in the Clever Real Estate family of brands.
Susan Aviles
Broker at Reside Real Estate
Susan Aviles is the Broker-in-Charge at Reside Real Estate, based in Charleston, SC. With over 41 years of corporate executive and real estate experience, Susan knows how to strategically negotiate the best price for you in today’s competitive market.
Bailey Peterson
Former Content Product Manager
Bailey Peterson is a former Product Manager for Real Estate Witch and parent company Clever Real Estate, where he helped establish the content strategy for Real Estate Witch and its sister brands.
Josiah Wilmoth
Former Content Team Lead
Josiah Wilmoth is a former content lead for Real Estate Witch and parent company Clever Real Estate. He's an authority on discount real estate brokers, low commission real estate agents, and other companies that advertise savings on realtor fees.
Omar Harper
Owner and Broker of Harper & Associates Realty Teams
Omar Harper is the owner and Broker of Harper & Associates Realty Teams, based in Beacon, NY. Omar has been a part of the real estate industry for the past 14 years and a top producer for the past 10 years.
Elizabeth Boyd
Former Contributing Writer
Elizabeth Boyd is a freelance writer who enjoys helping people understand complex subjects through her online content.
Kristyn Grewell
Customer Success Specialist
Kristyn Grewell is a Customer Success Specialist with Clever Real Estate. She brings over 15 years of experience in real estate sales and client consultation in the Oklahoma City market.
Tadd Howard
Expert Reviewer, Mortgage
With over 13 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Tadd brings a deep understanding of what it takes to turn a house into a home.
Mark Sette
Former Contributor
Mark Sette is an investing and personal finance expert, helping individuals achieve insight and peace of mind through financial education for over 10 years.
Ben Mizes
President
Ben Mizes is the cofounder and president of Clever Real Estate, the parent company of Real Estate Witch.
Kailyn Rhinehart
Former Contributor
Kailyn is a Midwest-based content writer. She attended Messiah University and graduated with a major in education and psychology.
Laura Chapman
Laura Chapman is a contributing writer at Real Estate Witch. She has 15+ years of experience in news reporting, corporate communications, and non-profit marketing.
Janine DeVault
Janine has been a freelancer for 8 years. She specializes in actionable, SEO-driven content and has worked with clients in several industries, including real estate, personal finance, and pet care.
Mary T.
Mary T. Prenon is an award-winning journalist with a 35-year career in media, communications and public relations.
Bob Thompson
VA/NC REO Specialist
Bob Thompson has over 15 years experience as a real estate agent. He is currently a Realtor, REO (real estate owned), and Short sale Listing Agent and Specialist at Allison James Estates and Homes.
Kamran Rosen
Former Contributor
Kamran Rosen is a former freelance data analyst and real estate writer for Real Estate Witch and parent company Clever Real Estate.
Ryan Radecki
Real Estate Agent at Highgarden Real Estate
Ryan Radecki is a real estate agent with Highgarden Real Estate serving the Indianapolis metro area. Ryan was born and raised in South Bend, IN, and has lived in and around the Indianapolis area for over 20 + years.
Felicia Oliver
Former Contributor
Felicia Oliver is a former contributor to Real Estate Witch, the nation's leading real estate education platform for home buyers, sellers, and investors.
Laura Gariepy
Former Contributor
Laura has been a freelance writer since 2018. Her work primarily focuses on managing your money, navigating your career, and running a successful business.
Adam Luehrs
Writer
"Adam Luehrs is a seasoned writer with a deep and specialized focus on real estate, bringing clarity and insight to a field often seen as complex or inaccessible to the average reader.
Brendan Rigney
Former Contributor
Brendan is a former contributor to Real Estate Witch, one of the nation's leading real estate education platforms for home buyers, sellers, and investors.
Katie Rothman
Former Contributor
Prior to joining Real Estate Witch, Katie worked as a freelance writer for several startups and was an in-house copywriter at GUESS.
Ryan Shaw
Founder | Real Estate Witch
Ryan Shaw is the founder of Real Estate Witch, which he created to help consumers avoid unnecessary expenses when they buy or sell a house.
Tony Chahal
SVP of Partnerships
Tony Chahal is the Senior Vice President of Partnerships at Clever Real Estate, which is the parent company of Real Estate Witch.