Buying your first home is a thrilling experience — until excitement gives way to unexpected costs. From surprise repairs to insurance blunders, small oversights can snowball into expenses that drain new homeowners’ savings and delay financial goals. The good news? Many of the most costly first-time home buyer mistakes are completely avoidable with the right preparation and expert guidance. Here are seven of the most expensive mistakes and how to avoid them. 1. Skipping the home inspection In a competiti ...