Terence Loose

Contributing writer

Terence Loose has held editorial positions at national publications, as well as movie and TV analyst and writer positions at Netflix. He has written extensively on everything from business, personal finance and real estate to entertainment, celebrity and travel. His work has appeared on prominent finance sites like GOBankingRates, Yahoo!, CNBC, among others, as well as in publications such as COAST, Riviera, Movieline, The Los Angeles Times, and The OC Register.
 
Loose’s novel, Aloha Is Dead, was published in 2024 and he has taught writing and storytelling at UCLA, UCI, and Netflix, and holds an MFA from UCLA. An avid waterman, when he is not typing, Loose is surfing, diving or trying to spear dinner.

Expertise

Mortgage
RealEstate
PersonalFinance

Education

MFA, UCLA

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Recent Articles

Buying a house for sale by the owner, symbolizing a direct purchase from a homeowner.

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FSBO meaning: Buying a house that’s for sale by owner

Buying a house that's listed as for sale by owner (FSBO) is different from buying through a real estate agent. Discover the process of buying a FSBO home.

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Image showing vibrant buildings with balconies in a row possibly indicating good investment opportunities.

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What is a vacancy rate and how is it calculated?

A vacancy rate is a metric used in real estate investing that shows how many available units in a property are unoccupied. Learn more about vacancy rates here.

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What is vacant home insurance and why do you need it?

If you plan to leave your home unoccupied, a vacant home insurance policy can protect your property. Learn more about these policies and what they cover.

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