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5 expensive surprises new homeowners face — and how to avoid them

5 expensive surprises new homeowners face — and how to avoid them
MarketWatch Saturday 15 August 2026, 14:00 UTC By Aarthi Swaminathan 1 min read
Key Points

Buying a house is a serious undertaking, but the cost of owning one is a different ballgame.

Buying a house is a serious undertaking, but the cost of owning one is a different ballgame.
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