8 Things First-Time Homeowners Never Realize

8 Things First-Time Homeowners Never Realize


You did it . You bought your first house and it’s yours and you can do whatever you want with it! Well...not so fast. Here, eight things that first-time homeowners often don’t realize before it’s too late.
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That you might need to make improvements stat.
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And that those improvements could require some permits. 
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But that other improvements could save you money. .
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That your neighbors might not be as jazzed about your 4th-floor addition as you are. 
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That you have to follow trash laws. 
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That lawns require attention during every season.
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That you might be liable for stuff that doesn’t seem like your problem.
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That you don’t have to do everything at once. 
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