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LESSON 4 — THE HIDDEN COSTS: WHAT BUYERS NEVER EXPECT

Here are real costs that surprise every first-time buyer:

Water line freeze damage: $5,000–$50,000

Septic failure: $50,000–$300,000

Electrical service upgrade: $100,000–$500,000

Bathhouse renovation: $100,000–$250,000

Laundry room build-out: $20,000–$60,000

Stormwater redirect / drainage: $20,000–$200,000

Buyers must know:

You’re buying a small city — and cities come with real infrastructure costs.