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00:00 The Hidden Costs of Homeownership in 2025 02:14 The Never-Ending Property Tax Burden 04:03 Skyrocketing Homeowners Insurance Rates 05:2647 The Constant Grind of Home Repairs and Maintenance 07:53 The Condo and HOA Expense Trap 08:40 Rising Utility Costs: The Bigger the House, the Bigger the Bill 09:59 The Time Commitment of Homeownership: Kiss Your Weekends Goodbye 12:41 Home Repair Costs Outpacing Inflation 16:17 Renting is Cheaper Than Owning in Most Major Metros 17:52 Embrace Renting and Invest the Difference A lot of people are upset that they cannot afford a house at today's prices and they have a hard time saving up the down payment. But the honest truth now is that buying the house is actually the easy part. Once you own the house, you have a whole new set of expenses and responsibilities you didn't have before and many people can no longer afford those expenses. Need a Real Estate Agent? Get one for FREE: https://homeandmoney.com/michael/ ======= Buy Gold and Silver https://sovrn.co/2t2ly3m ======= Sign Up For my Weekly Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/MichaelBordenaro ======= My Filming and Editing Equipment https://michaelbordenaro.com/my-youtube-gear/ ====== Save Money on Property Taxes FOREVER! http://Ownwell.com/michaelbordenaro ====== Get Cash Back on ALL your Internet Purchases! https://www.rakuten.com/r/NIRVPL2?eeid=28187 ====== My Microphone (Lot of People Have Asked) https://amzn.to/3Mhs2oz Articles Mentioned in the Video https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2025/09/home-repair-remodeling-costs-outpace-inflation https://apple.news/ApVQNy0G6SC-QqJ52fGtcMQ FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on purchases you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support the channel! :) DISCLAIMER: This video content is intended only for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. Michael Bordenaro is not a registered financial advisor. Your use of Michael Bordenaro’s YouTube channel and your reliance on any information on the channel is solely at your own risk. Moreover, the use of the Internet (including, but not limited to, YouTube, E-Mail, and Instagram) for communications with Michael Bordenaro does not establish a formal business relationship.