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‘Extra’ homeownership costs top $23,000 a year—and they might go up

Many buyers think of a fixed-rate mortgage as a way of locking in housing costs. But additional, ongoing housing expenses — including utilities, property taxes, insurance, maintenance and repairs — can continue rising long after a mortgage payment is set.The average U.S. homeowner...

Surprising hidden costs of home ownership

Buyers would be wise to familiarize themselves with some of the hidden costs of owning a home. A home is the most expensive purchase many people ever make. Buyers understand that certain costs come with home ownership. However, some of the costs associated...

How California’s Next Governor Would Tackle Rent, Insurance and Housing Costs

Amid a crowded field, candidates for California’s next governor are trying to distinguish themselves on one of the biggest issues facing voters: the cost of housing.A construction worker operates machinery to move dirt at the site of new middle housing units in Sacramento,...

Natrona County property tax revenue drop hangs over initial budget talks

THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of Commissioners wrapped up two days of budget hearings this week, listening to funding requests from department heads who are grappling with aging infrastructure, strained staffs and the rising costs of inflation...

Ovation Home Insurance Exchange discusses Flood vs. Homeowners Insurance

RIVER CITY LIVEOvation Home Insurance Exchange discusses Flood vs. Homeowners InsuranceThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored video and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this video are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily...