Tag: costs of homeownership

California’s hidden homeownership expenses are a tough sell for buyers

by Carrie B. Reyes | Sep 26, 2017 | Home Sales | 2

The average U.S. homeowner spends $9,100 in housing expenses on top of their mortgage each year.

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Californians need to own longer for buying to make financial sense

by Carrie B. Reyes | May 8, 2017 | Home Sales | 0

Here in California, the breakeven horizon is several years, and growing.

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Buyer beware: Hidden costs of homeownership add up

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 16, 2015 | Finance | 0

A new analysis puts average “hidden” cost of homeownership at over $9,000 per year in California. But cutting back is easy for most.

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Homeowners spend more income on transportation costs

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 11, 2015 | Buyers and Sellers, Economics | 0

Sometimes, you need an extra paycheck just to get to work.

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Is real estate really the best long-term investment?

by Jeffery Marino | May 2, 2014 | Investment, Real Estate | 3

Is California real estate the best “long-term investment”? Depends on your definition of investment.

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