Housing Predicament: Supply, Prices, Mortgages, Maintenance, Utilities, Insurance

Housing Predicament: Supply, Prices, Mortgages, Maintenance, Utilities, Insurance
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Home prices are going up. But so are mortgage rates, property insurance, and maintenance. Here’s how to take a reading on the whole picture.

A recent Bankrate study found homeowners are forking over about $18,120 per year for the combination of utilities, maintenance, and property taxes and insurance compared to about $14,420 four years ago.
Rodd Mann
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Rodd Mann writes about carving out a creative and unique new career in a changing world. His own career has taken him all over the world, working in accounting, finance, materials, logistics and manufacturing operations. Author, teacher, writer, consultant, Rodd has worked in many high-tech roles.
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