Saving for a house is one of the hardest things a couple can do. Cut the couple in half, however, and coming up with a down payment and all the other homebuying expenses by yourself seems downright.
As of September 2023, the average salary in the United States is $59,428 per year, according to Forbes. If you earn around this amount, it might feel like your income barely covers your everyday.
Here are several of the costs of home ownership that you may not have considered, but you should like Homeowners Association Fees, insurance, PMI or Private Mortgage Insurance, and more.