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The real monthly cost of owning your home.

Not just principal and interest. See taxes, insurance, PMI, HOA, utilities and maintenance rolled into one honest monthly, annual and 10-year number.

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Total monthly cost
$3,258
per month · 30-yr @ 6.63% · 20.0% down
Monthly
$3,258
Annual
$39,101
10-year
$391,006
Monthly line items
Rolled up into your monthly total
$3,258
  • Principal & interest$2,050
  • Property tax$367
  • Home insurance$158
  • Utilities$350
  • Maintenance$333
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How this works

Every dollar. Every month. No surprises.

Every real cost, monthly

P&I is only part of the story. We fold in property tax, insurance, PMI (if you're under 20% down), HOA, monthly utilities and a maintenance reserve so the number you see is the number you'll live.

1% for maintenance

A widely used rule of thumb: budget about 1% of the home's value per year for maintenance and repairs. You can crank that up or down based on the home's age and condition.

Plan the 10-year picture

We roll everything up into a 10-year total cost of ownership, and let you add one-time move-in costs (furniture, moving, immediate repairs) shown separately so you can see them clearly.

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Disclaimer: The results here are estimates for educational purposes only and are not financial advice. Actual loan approval, rates and payments depend on many factors and vary by lender. Please consult a licensed professional before making a home purchase decision.

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