15 Mistakes Not to Make as a New Homeowner

If you're planning to become a new homeowner soon, you're about to enter into a major commitment that will affect your life for years to come.

Owning a home can be rewarding and can help you to grow your net worth as you build equity and benefit from property appreciation. But there are some mistakes you cannot afford to make if you want the buying process to go smoothly and don't want your house to hurt your finances. There are 15 errors, in particular, any soon-to-be or new homeowner needs to avoid.

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