tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80609651909584961522011-04-21T15:45:29.792-07:00Lisa Sparkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00076086283203961337noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060965190958496152.post-24927597784280469162009-02-09T14:51:00.000-08:002009-02-09T15:14:41.147-08:00Many potential buyers forging into home ownership consider the basic expenses: the mortgage, insurance, and real estate taxes. However, there are many other costs sometimes overlooked with the excitement of home ownership on the horizon. Here are a few other basic expenses to consider, many variable by nature:<br /><br /><br /><br />1. HOA fees (if applicable)<br /><br />2. Utilities, including electricity, gas, cable, satellite, Internet, etc.<br /><br />3. Water and sewage (often billed together)<br /><br />4. Trash and garbage collection<br /><br />5. Repairs, upgrades and maintenance to the interior and exterior (painting, installing a deck,<br /><br />new windows, etc.)<br /><br />6. Landscaping and snow removal<br /><br /><br /><br />Estimating all of your expenses before purchasing a specific home is a wise decision. <a href="http://www.sparksteam.com/">http://www.sparksteam.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8060965190958496152-2492759778428046916?l=ohiohomes.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Lisa Sparkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00076086283203961337noreply@blogger.com