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- By Mike Welch, SCLA Writer
Becoming a homeowner is a big step, and an expensive one. Most people are probably aware of the biggest costs of buying a home, such as mortgages and down payments, but the expenses don’t stop there. A variety of additional “hidden” costs of buying a home could catch you off guard if you’re not prepared. Considering home prices in the United States have risen by 11.2% over the last year, you’ll want to be sure you can afford all the expenses before you buy.