We are programmed to think that because something is new, it costs more. Sometimes this is the case. Not always with real estate. We look very closely at our budget when buying a home, but do we look closely enough at maintenance?
What does it cost to replace the furnace, air conditioner, roof, windows, garage door, garage door opener, water heater? If all these items needed to be replaced at the same time, do you have enough money in your budget to replace them?