A down payment might be the biggest upfront cost of buying a home, but there are other things you'll need cash for
A down payment might be the biggest upfront cost of buying a home, but there are other things you'll need cash for tloudenback@businessinsider.com (Tanza Loudenback) © Provided by Business Insider You might as well go into homeownership as financially prepared as possible. Cavan Images/Getty Planning for both expected and unexpected costs can make the transition to first-time homeownership smoother. In addition to the down payment, you might also need furniture, yard equipment, or cash for immediate repairs or renovations. Beyond the upfront costs, you'll probably spend bet...