A joint study by Zillow and Thumbtack reveals that U.S. homeowners now face nearly $16,000 in annual hidden costs—equating to approximately $1,325 per month beyond mortgage payments.
Key annual hidden expenses include: - $10,946 in home maintenance - $2,003 in insurance premiums - $3,030 in property taxes These costs have collectively risen 4.7% year-over-year. Notably, homeowners' insurance premiums have surged 48% since 2020, dramatically outpacing the 3.8% annual growth in household income.
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