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Mar 31, 2015
11:13
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mbs6
Taxes and Upkeep
It's easy to overlook property tax costs and also the constant maintenance costs which homes require. Upkeep costs will matter less if the home is new, at least until about 10 years in.
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Other than my downpayment, what other costs should I consider when buying a home
NacoCoug
3/31/15 10:27pm
cockroaches.
TN_Coug
3/31/15 10:28pm
I've never had one in my house
WJCougar
3/31/15 10:30pm
*seen one
TN_Coug
3/31/15 10:32pm
lol....I live in the Salt Lake area....they are not very common here.
WJCougar
3/31/15 10:35pm
Well in that case Naco has nothing to worry about.
Shimmy
3/31/15 11:00pm
insurance, taxes, hoa fees, electricity, heating bill, lawn maintenance....
WJCougar
3/31/15 10:29pm
just the tip
supertux
3/31/15 11:35pm
Closing costs
Cougar-Duck
3/31/15 10:29pm
Closing costs. Lots of money in furnishing especially if you are moving
Mexicougazul
3/31/15 10:29pm
I hear in Utah it's common for the seller to cover closing costs.
NacoCoug
3/31/15 10:48pm
Depends on the market I think. Right now I think homes are moving quick enough
Mexicougazul
3/31/15 10:59pm
All the stuff your wife will want to immediately fill the house with. Furniture
supertux
3/31/15 11:10pm
Taxes and Upkeep
mbs6
3/31/15 11:13pm
Look around and see if their are any projects or updates that need to
lightmann
3/31/15 11:16pm
HOA, utilities, property taxes
GeraldGarner
3/31/15 11:20pm
I meant during the initial transactions
NacoCoug
4/1/15 12:28am
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The Stig
4/1/15 5:24am
A lot of people forget their three Month cushion on prepaid.
Mister P
4/1/15 6:13am
There can be a lot of costs associated with moving, especially across states
Breaded Hamster
4/1/15 7:24am
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