8 Things First-Time Homeowners Never Realize

You did it, lady. You bought your first house and it's yours and you can do whatever you want with it! Well...not so fast. Here,that first-time homeowners often don't realize before it's too late.
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You did it, lady. 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.

That you might need to make improvements stat. Here's why.

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And that those improvements could require some permits. Here's why.

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But that other improvements could save you money. Here's why.

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That your neighbors might not be as jazzed about your 4th-floor addition as you are. Here's why.

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That you have to follow trash laws. Here's why.

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That lawns require attention during every season. Here's why.

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That you might be liable for stuff that doesn't seem like your problem. Here's why.

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That you don't have to do everything at once. Here's why.

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