People dive into home ownership with eyes half shut. Many do rough budgets and rely on their mortgage providers to tell them what they can afford. But few are prepared for the realities of home ownership. People step into the housing market with the minimum deposit and the assumption that they'll soon grow equity. They believe real estate prices always rise, they'll always have a job and the sun always shines. Few plan for unexpected expenses like leaky roofs and busted appliances. Even fewer plan for unemployment.
Gail Vaz-Oxlade Gets Candid on Home Ownership
Gail Vaz-Oxlade Gets Candid on Home Ownership
Gail Vaz-Oxlade Gets Candid on Home Ownership
People dive into home ownership with eyes half shut. Many do rough budgets and rely on their mortgage providers to tell them what they can afford. But few are prepared for the realities of home ownership. People step into the housing market with the minimum deposit and the assumption that they'll soon grow equity. They believe real estate prices always rise, they'll always have a job and the sun always shines. Few plan for unexpected expenses like leaky roofs and busted appliances. Even fewer plan for unemployment.