When you buy a home, you don't plan on spending over $20,000 on repairs. But life happens.<br /><br />Putting off basic repairs and maintenance often backfires. Ignoring a termite problem or leaky roof will only get more expensive over time.<br /><br />It's like a medical issue. If you have a toothache and don't do anything about it, the problem is only going to get worse. <br />
