The Unexpected Expenses Every Homebuyer Should Expect

Mortgage Research Network Podcast · Jul 8, 2026 · 5m

Buying a home is exciting—but the purchase price is only the beginning. While 93% of recent homebuyers say they're glad they became homeowners, most also admit they underestimated just how much repairs, maintenance, and ongoing ownership costs would add to their budgets. Tim Lucas and Craig Berry discuss why so many buyers are caught off guard, how older homes contribute to unexpected expenses, and what future homeowners can do to prepare.Connect with Mortgage Research Network:YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MortgageResearchNetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram…