Comment by jjav

> 5-10% of the value of the house a year in maintenance isn’t unheard of

That's actually pretty much unheard-of (unless you specifically bought a very cheap fixer-upper with the intent of remodeling).

I've owned current house for over 25 years and I have not spent 10% of its value in maintenance even if I add up everything over the 25+ years! Let alone every year!