{"id":5123,"date":"2019-07-08T06:00:27","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T11:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.avant.com/blog\/?p=5123"},"modified":"2023-02-22T16:54:07","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T21:54:07","slug":"5-hidden-costs-of-homeownership-to-be-aware-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avant.com\/blog\/borrow\/5-hidden-costs-of-homeownership-to-be-aware-of\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Hidden Costs of Homeownership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The home buying process can cloud your judgment about how much you can actually afford to spend. You might focus solely on the listing price of a home instead of focusing on the overall costs of homeownership. If you look beyond the down payment and mortgage payment, you\u2019ll quickly realize that there are hidden costs of homeownership that add up quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Home Inspection Fees<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each state has their own rules around the kinds of inspections a buyer needs. The exact cost for a home inspection will vary, but you can assume it will cost several hundred dollars, at a minimum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Furniture Costs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homeownership typically means more space, and more space means more furniture. One of the biggest costs of buying a home is the cost to furnish your home: TVs, entertainment centers, beds, couches, and whatever else your heart desires.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Repairs, Repairs, Repairs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is probably one of the most frustrating aspects of being a homeowner. Taking care of your home plays a crucial role in determining your home\u2019s value. The last thing you want are home repairs right before you sell your home, so it\u2019s important to make sure you\u2019re on top of required maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avant.com\/home-improvement-loans\/\">Repairs<\/a> can be as small as changing light bulbs, a faucet, or changing some hinges on a closet door. However, big ticket items can be incredibly costly, like replacing HVAC, installing new windows, or replacing your roof, which often costs upwards of $15,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Increase in Property Taxes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re taking out a mortgage for your home, your lender will typically require you to maintain an escrow account for your property taxes and homeowner\u2019s insurance policy. In some states, you may have to pay 6-8 months of taxes in advance as part of the closing costs. 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