Welcome to the House Rules Podcast, a show specializing in both the Realtor and Loan Officer's perspective on purchasing and owning a home.

This episode features the various costs of owning a home, both the set-in-stone costs, and the emergency costs. Preparing for the worst is always the best method for budgeting, but before you buy a home, it's important to give yourself some grace when assuming your estimated costs to own and operate your household, both for guaranteed costs and emergency expenses. While it's important to have a steady income and smart money saving habits, don't stress yourself out over every penny when doing your pre-purchase budgeting.

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House Rules Podcast 2026