Besides up-front costs, there are other expenses to consider:
Appliances. Check to see what comes with the house, if anything.
Gardening equipment.
Snow-clearing equipment.
Window treatments. Check to see what comes with the house.
Decorating materials. Paint, wallpaper, flooring and tools for redecorating.
Hand tools. You will need some basic hand tools for your new home.
Dehumidifier. May be required to control moisture levels, especially in older homes.
Moving Expenses.
Renovations or Repairs.
Service connection fees. Charged for utilities — telephone, gas, electricity, cable TV, satellite TV, Internet and so on. You may be asked to pay a deposit for some utilities.
Condominium Fees. You may have to make the initial payment for these monthly fees.
