Author: Mike Terranova

It’s still the American dream for a whole lot of people . . . owning your own home. The problem for many of us, though, is that we just can’t come up with that big chunk of cash it takes in the beginning. Traditional mortgages require a pretty hefty down payment and have some fairly … Continued

Your mother-in-law’s cousin’s Uncle Fred may have successfully bought a house without an agent, and, yes, you’ll have to pay an agent’s commission. But the pros of working with an agent far outweigh the cons – especially if you want the get the house you want, at a price you want, when you want, and … Continued

There are times when a property is sold off the market, meaning it isn’t on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Sometimes a property is off the market for a period before an agent is going to list a property, offering it within its network. Other times a property is intentionally kept off the market in … Continued

Buying a home for the very first time can be exciting and exhilarating as well as stressful and nerve-wracking. It’s the fulfillment of a long-held dream for many people, but because it’s their first time, they also don’t know exactly what to expect. But being forearmed with a little knowledge can make the whole process … Continued