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title: "VIDEO: How Much Should You Budget For Home Repairs?"
description: Having a budget for inevitable home repairs is a smart way to approach owning an older home.
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# [VIDEO: How Much Should You Budget For Home Repairs?](https://www.firstbankrichmond.com/mortgage-articles/how-much-should-you-budget-for-home-repairs)

 Written by [Susan Richwine](https://www.firstbankrichmond.com/mortgage-articles/author/susan-richwine) | Aug 24, 2022

Planning on buying an older home? Here are some budgeting tips that can assist you in your adventure.

 

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