Mortgages, maintenance and property taxes: How much does it really cost to own a home?
Jessica Moorhouse, author and host of the More Money podcast, says that the down payment and monthly mortgage payments are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the cost of owning a home. She tells BC Today host Michelle Eliot that maintenance costs and property taxes could add up to thousands of dollars. She advises homeowners to set aside a home emergency fund to maintain their homes.
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