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Old 07-18-2006, 04:52 PM
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Default Re: First Time Home Buyer

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Originally Posted by flash
After you buy, there are start up costs, not just PMI, but turning on utilities, new contracts, home improvements, basic things like...do you have a ladder, or tools, or a lawn mower, or...it can take a huge whack out of your savings.
... not to mention regular expenses like property taxes, home insurance, alarm system, pest control, chimney cleaning ...
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