betterhomebudget

The free Homeowner Budget Workbook

An evening with your mortgage statement, tax bill and insurance policy, and you'll know what your home really costs and what to save for.

Download the free PDF

US Letter, print-friendly. Free, and no email or account required.

What's inside

True monthly cost
Every cost of owning, as one monthly number.
Yearly house bills
Taxes, insurance, HOA and renewals, with due dates.
Maintenance reserve
Set your monthly amount and track what you spend.
Replacement planner
Ages, typical lifespans and monthly savings for each major system.
House records
Install dates, model numbers and who serviced what.

General educational information, not financial advice.