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.
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0:04:40 - Determining the cost of a house and its monthly mortgage payments
0:25:15 - 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 maintenance 0:47:39 - Recap and conclusion

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