Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process. To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common language you’ll hear along the way:

The best way to ensure your home-buying process is a positive one is to find a Staten Island real estate professional, a Realtor member of the Staten Island Board of Realtors® (SIBOR), who will guide you through every aspect of the transaction with ‘the heart of a teacher.’

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