Buying a home is already a big enough decision. You don't want to be surprised the first time you see the bill. We talk about the real cost of owning a house.Full show notesThis week’s episode is sponsored by:

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College Info Geek Discord ServerCollege Info Geek MerchThomas’ budget modelerZillowA Master Class on Buying a Car - Part 1 (Ep. 69)A Master Class on Buying a Car - Part 2 (Ep. 70)How to Buy Your First House, Pt. 1: The Research Process (Ep. 205)Listen Money MattersPMI chartCredit Karma (iOS | Android)How to Budget Your Money Without Cutting Coffee (Ep. 174)Insurance.com

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0:04:40 - Determining the cost of a house and its monthly mortgage payments0:25:15 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)0:27:19 - Sponsor: Todoist (Managing your tasks)0:29:49 - Dealing with PMI (private mortgage insurance)0:38:05 - Property taxes, homeowners insurance, monthly repair costs and maintenance0:47:39 - Recap and conclusion

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