How to Budget for home repairs

How Much Should I Budget for Home Repairs? What Every Homeowner Needs to Know "How much does it cost to maintain a house?" If you've asked AI that question (or Googled it at 11pm after a weird noise from the water heater), this video is for you. It breaks down how to budget for home repairs and maintenance — including the popular 1% rule for home maintenance, how to build an emergency fund for unexpected home repairs, and which home maintenance costs to plan for annually versus the big-ticket items like roof replacement and HVAC. Owning a home shouldn't mean living in fear of the repair bill. A little planning goes a long way — and as someone with a renovation background, I've seen what happens without it. Questions about maintenance costs for Portland homes? Watch this, then reach out.