By Irena Martincevic | FIXr
When purchasing a home, homebuyers lose a significant perk of renting–someone else takes care of the place. So, when the roof springs a leak or the plumbing sounds like someone is running buckets of water through the pipes, renters need only call the property owner.
But homeownership requires replacing broken features yourself. It pays to count the cost and life expectancy of everything when buying a home. That way, you can be sure to save back enough money in the bank to cover the unexpected. After all, nothing lasts forever.
