September 2026

front view of a single-story house with garden landscaping

Why the Cheapest House to Buy Isn’t Always the Least Expensive Home to Move Into

A house listed $80,000 below everything else on the street usually has a reason attached to that number. That reason isn't always obvious from the listing photos. The cheapest house isn't always the least expensive one to actually live in. Closing costs, deferred repairs, a longer commute, and higher property taxes all factor in eventually. A lower purchase price can mask thousands of dollars in costs...