One piece of head wear that I don in my life is my Realtor hat. While I’ve only been in the business for a couple of years as a part-time gig, I have picked up a few tips that I like to pass along to friends and clients. One of them is that you really need to figure out what the true cost of home ownership is. I know that when I was looking to purchase my first home, I was really looking forward to a mortgage payment that was less than the rent I had been paying each month. But owning a home is so much more than that one number. Additionally, you will need to consider PMI, property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, utilities, HOA’s, repairs, and upgrades. Sounds like a lot, right? Yeah, it can get overwhelming, but let’s dig in a little deeper. Read more about Hidden Home Ownership Costs …
