Steven Porrello

Contributing Writer

Steven Porrello is a former contributor at Anytime Estimate. When he's not writing about real estate and investing, Steven spends his time surfing, reading on the beach, and traveling.

Featured Published Articles

  • Use our extra mortgage payment calculator to see how much extra monthly payments could save you over the life of your loan (or if you should refinance instead!)

  • Home equity is the percentage of your home that you actually own. If you need money now, find out how you can cash in on your home's current equity.

  • Some of the best real estate deals aren't listed on the open market. Here are 8 simple but effective ways to find great off-market properties for sale.

  • If the house appraises for less than the offer, buyers and sellers can renegotiate the price, or buyers can pay the difference in their down payment.

  • Short sales are homes that are selling below their mortgage balance. Buyers can often find deep discounts on these homes, but the buying process is often long and complex.

  • An appraisal is calculated by comparing a home with similar properties that have recently sold in the same area.