“There’s this wild disconnect between what people are experiencing and what economists are experiencing,” says Nikki Cimino, a recruiter in Denver.

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    8 months ago

    There’s also taxes in addition to that. Which can cost the same as rent.

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      8 months ago

      Taxes are usually included when people say how much their mortgages is per month because most people pay their property taxes through an escrow account attached to it

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        8 months ago

        True, though home property taxes can grow surprisingly quickly and catch people off guard.