4 Unexpected Costs of Homeownership

Before buying a home, you are usually advised to get pre-approved for a mortgage first, which serves two important purposes — it lets real estate professionals and sellers know that you are serious about your intentions to buy a home, and it provides you with a good idea of how much of a mortgage you can actually afford.

However, with so much focus on the mortgage rate and monthly premiums, many homebuyers often don’t realize…