How owning a house changes your life

FALLBROOK – Homeownership, the American dream. You might be wondering what it’s really like and if it’s as great as it sounds. Clever’s recent homeowner study sheds some light on this.

They surveyed 1,000 U.S. homeowners and found that 52% were caught off guard by the actual costs of owning a home. In fact, 53% said they would have done things differently if they’d known the real price tag.

The silver lining? Despite the unexpected expenses and time demands, they found that 7 out of 8 homeowners still believe that the perks of owning a home outweigh the costs.

Owning a house is a big deal, and...