The joys of being a home owner.
@kaylachan (84823)
Daytona Beach, Florida
October 19, 2022 10:37am CST
My husband and I bought our first house almost six years ago. We've had our ups, downs, and challenges to be sure. However, just a few minutes ago I found myself calling the city water department because there is apparently some kind of problem with our meter. Well, I looked up the number and my husband called, but still. Not what I planned on doing first in the morning before eating. Oh well.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Oct 22
Owning a house is a big achievement and especially the first one. But then it comes with its own set of responsibilities and work that might not be fun. Our renovation work has just got over. The maintenance is a big responsibility.
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@FourWalls (86778)
• United States
19 Oct 22
I know. Since I paid my house off I’ve spent about $15,000 more in replacements/maintenance than the original asking price of the house. 
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But the rent is free!
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But the rent is free!3 people like this
@kaylachan (84823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Oct 22
We've paid our house off, too. I am so thankful for that.
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@kaylachan (84823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Oct 22
The city came out to fix it. Turned out we needed a new meter. So, we got that replaced and we'll be compinsated for the water.
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@kaylachan (84823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Oct 22
@RubyHawk Nope, not this time.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Oct 22
@kaylachan That’s wonderful and you aren’t out any money.
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@kaylachan (84823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Jul 24
So it would seem. If it's not one thing it's another.
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@porwest (112864)
• United States
31 Jul 24
@kaylachan I used to own several properties. Beyond just owning them, being a landlord presented many more issues and problems. Tenants were HORRIBLE. lol
@kaylachan (84823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Oct 22
Yeah, this is true. But our problems have been minor so far. Not bad for nearly six years.
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@kaylachan (84823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Oct 22
@CarolDM I completely agree.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Oct 22
@kaylachan That is great and so worth it to call it your own.
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@snowy22315 (209053)
• United States
19 Oct 22
these days owning a house is much better than owning an apartment since rents are ridicously high, but it seems there is always something to cost you money with home ownership.
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@kaylachan (84823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Oct 22
It's cheeper to buy often times it is to rent. But, each situation has a trade off.
@kaylachan (84823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Oct 22
Nope. You're responsible for everything. But, we got it taken care of.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
19 Nov 22
We do have our own home but we don't own the lot which our house is built. Before we rented it but the owner no longer collect the rental pay.
