| If you are considering buying your first home | | | | something needs to be repaired or you decide its |
| then you might want to look at the expense of | | | | time to replace the roof. |
| owning a home above and beyond the new house | | | | If you are a good handyman then you can also |
| payment. | | | | save a lot of money on this type of expense, |
| First let me say that I believe whole heartedly in | | | | which will save you a lot of money. |
| home ownership for everyone. There is no better | | | | The other cost that you will need to consider, |
| feeling. But, it is also important to be able to | | | | especially if you have been renting an apartment, |
| comfortably pay for that home in all of its | | | | is the cost of maintaining the lawn. If you plan to |
| aspects. If you need to buy a cheaper home and | | | | do it yourself then you will probably need to |
| upgrade later then do that. If you understand all | | | | purchase such things as a lawnmower, clippers, |
| of the expense and you still feel comfortable then | | | | weed eater, rack and extra trash bags. If you |
| by all means go for it. | | | | plan to hire someone for this task then consider |
| If you have been renting then you probably call | | | | that extra monthly cost. |
| the landlord every time something breaks. And | | | | And of course you may need additional window |
| when you do, the landlord foots the bill for the | | | | treatment. More than likely what you had in your |
| cost of those repairs. | | | | apartment won't fit in your new home and it is a |
| When you become the homeowner then the cost | | | | good idea to at least cover the windows whether |
| of fixing the HVAC, the leaky faucet, replacing | | | | you have furniture in the room or not. |
| the hot water heater, etc will need to be paid for | | | | If you are having a house warming party then |
| by you the owner. | | | | don't forget to mention these types of items on |
| It is a good idea to put away a certain amount | | | | your want list. |
| every month which will be used for home repairs | | | | A home of your own is a wonderful thing to |
| or upgrades so that it won't be a burden when | | | | have. So cover all your bases and go for it. |