06/01/2026
Everyone talks about the mortgage payment, but homeownership has a few surprise side quests:
✅ Property taxes
✅ Homeowners insurance
✅ Maintenance
✅ HOA fees
✅ Utilities
✅ That one repair you absolutely did not budget for
✅ A mysterious noise that only happens at 11:47 p.m.
June is National Homeownership Month, which makes it a good time to remind first-time buyers: don’t just compare rent to the mortgage payment–compare the full monthly cost.
A home should fit your budget, your lifestyle and your ability to still buy groceries without doing mental gymnastics in the checkout line. Lucky for you, we’re here to help you figure out what works for you!
Get more money-saving tips: https://www.neighborsbank.com/learn/money-saving-first-time-home-buyer-tips/