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minus-squaredeur@feddit.nlBanned from communitylinkfedilinkarrow-up2arrow-down9·2 years agoLove the fact you ignored maintenance cost, incidental repairs, house insurance, and all that. Then you proceeded to sneak in that bullshit at the end.
minus-squareQuarterSwede@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up4·2 years agoIt’s still quite a bit better than renting. Rents around here cost more than many mortgages.
minus-squareBrokkr@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·2 years agoHome insurance isn’t required in all states. Usually it is the lender that requires. Of course it’s still a good idea to have it.
Love the fact you ignored maintenance cost, incidental repairs, house insurance, and all that. Then you proceeded to sneak in that bullshit at the end.
It’s still quite a bit better than renting. Rents around here cost more than many mortgages.
Don’t forget maintenance!
Home insurance isn’t required in all states. Usually it is the lender that requires. Of course it’s still a good idea to have it.