Home buyers have a lot to consider but, when it comes to their biggest concerns about buying a house, money always tops the list. In fact, it’s the main factor behind almost all the concerns named by respondents of a recently conducted survey. The survey – which asked participants for their biggest worries about purchasing a home – found most of the top concerns were financial in nature – starting with the 30 percent who named “not being able to find an affordable home” as their top issue.
Other concerns included the unexpected costs of homeownership, making a bad financial decision, not being able to afford a mortgage/property taxes/insurance, not being able to afford maintenance, not having a big enough down payment, and not qualifying for a mortgage.
The survey also found respondents who said they worry about buying a house that will require major repairs and some who worry they won’t find a home that fits their needs, but the results overwhelmingly show that prospective buyers in 2026 are focused on their finances and the costs of homeownership.
[Source: PR Newswire]
