【CNBC】Here are 3 costly financial surprises for first-time homebuyers — and how to prepare for them
【CNBC】Here are 3 costly financial surprises for first-time homebuyers — and how to prepare for them
2023.09.04
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- With record-high home prices and soaring mortgage interest rates, homeownership has become increasingly unaffordable.
- To make matters worse, everyday home expenses cost the average homeowner $14,155 a year, not counting the typical mortgage payment, according to a June report from Zillow and Thumbtack.
- "As a first-time homebuyer, you need to make sure you have a sufficient cushion for surprises — I'd argue 5% of the home's purchase price at least,Be aware that anything that comes up on the home inspection will need to be addressed and could happen sooner rather than later."