Updated July 28, 2026, 2:23 p.m. ETBuying a home is a huge milestone people save up most of their lives for, but it's very different from owning a home, according to a survey.Nearly 2 in 3 homebuyers said homeownership has been more expensive than expected, according to business software Jobber's survey of 800 adults who purchased a home in the past two years. Of those, only 44% budgeted for ongoing maintenance, the data showed.Buyers are so focused on homeownership that most budget for the purchase, not the full cost of...
July 22, 2026, 10:24 a.m. CTA view of the former Mayline property, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Sheboygan, Wis. where construction is beginning for a new apartment complex.Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinFence surrounds the former Mayline property, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Sheboygan, Wis. An apartment complex is being constructed there.Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinA worker at the job site at the former Mayline property, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Sheboygan, Wis.Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinA worker at the job site at the former Mayline property, Wednesday, July 22, 2026,...