True costs of maintaining a house

Underestimating the true costs of owning and maintaining a house and property is a common homebuyer mistake. Fixed cost items include the mortgage, tax, insurance, and utilities. Variable costs include interior and exterior repairs and maintenance, landscaping, and driveway maintenance. Roughly $2,000 to $6,000 in maintenance costs will be incurred each year, depending on the size of the house.
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