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old house with visible damage to the fascia and roof line - Michael Vi/Shutterstock Owning a home is an exciting mix of responsibility, pride, and frustration at the many sneaky costs associated with ...

Owning a home is an exciting mix of responsibility, pride, and frustration at the many sneaky costs associated with homeownership, such as taxes, maintenance, insurance, and the occasional repair.