Quiz: The hidden costs of homeownership
Are you prepared for the costly surprises?
From The Times
September 16, 2025

Imagine you’re a first-time home buyer purchasing a $450,000 property in Texas. How prepared are you for the routine expenses (and unpleasant surprises) that come with homeownership?

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