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Steve Nicastro

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.

Steve's path to contributing to Real Estate Witch is paved with real-life experiences as a real estate consumer. His hands-on approach in Charleston, SC, where he closed over $6 million in transactions between 2020 and 2021, has given him a deep understanding of buyers and sellers' challenges and victories.

He previously worked as a personal finance writer for NerdWallet for over six years. His insights have been featured in prominent publications like the Associated Press, MarketWatch, and USA Today.

When he's not writing or thinking about real estate, Steve can often be found embracing his passion for golf at the local course, sipping on ice coffee at Starbucks, channeling energy at the gym, or enjoying quality time with his family.

Expertise

  • Real estate commission
  • Selling a house without a realtor
  • Finding a realtor
  • Cash home buyers
  • Home value estimates
  • Real estate investing
  • Rent to own homes

Media appearances

Featured Published Articles

  • What is Savvy Lane? Savvy Lane is a flat fee MLS listing service that offers plans to FSBO sellers in Oregon and Washington. Savvy Lane’s packages are reasonably priced and loaded with essential services. The company offers different packages that can suit FSBO sellers of all levels of expertise. Plans start at $195 for basic…

  • Flat Fee Group isn't just a flat fee MLS company. Its brokers offer a wide range of services, and some come with a high price tag.

  • Learn the truth about how much real estate agents make when they help you buy or sell a home, and how their earnings add up.

  • The single biggest expense involved in the sale of a home is the payment to the real estate agents who help with the transaction. Realtor commission is typically 5–6% of the sale price, so it can be thousands or tens of thousands of dollars depending on the home.

  • Selling your home without a realtor? Getting your property on the MLS is key to maximizing visibility and attracting serious buyers.

  • Redfin is one of the most popular discount real estate brokerages, helping people buy and sell homes across more than 100 markets in the U.S. and Canada. In 2024, its agents closed an average of 23 deals each — more than triple the typical agent's volume — and handled an impressive $13 million in average…