The Hidden Costs Of Homeownership and How to Prepare For Them

Homeownership is a financial and personal goal that many folks have in their lives, and it's hard to prepare for when you haven't experienced it yet. Most first-time homebuyers will look at the cost of the home and what it will take to secure a mortgage, but how much have you budgeted for the expenses that come with owning a home?   Here's what we discuss in this episode: 0:00 – Intro 1:33 – Property Taxes 5:19 – Preparing for property taxes 6:10 – Homeowners insurance 9:35 – Working with the right insurance company 10:35 – Home maintenance   CONTACT: Schedule a time to meet with Bill here: https://calendly.com/blitton/ Visit the Smart Mortgage Show website for more podcasts, videos and mortgage info: https://smartmortgageshow.com/ Call: 484-352-4151