Our experts answer readers' home-buying questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess mortgages). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own.
Adam Kossoff
- I'm the last renter among my friends, so I decided to ask them about all the costs of homeownership.
- I was surprised to learn about extra HOA fees, and the cost of maintaining the outside of a home.
- I also learned my friends have to pay for property tax increases and expensive appliance repairs.
I'm one of the last people I know who is a renter.