Buying a home should be the start of a new life, but some first-time homeowners find themselves in financial trouble once they move in. To help you avoid this unfortunate situation, EXIT Realty Midwest, a real estate company serving the Iowa Great Lakes, Spirit Lake, Okoboji, Arnolds Park, Estherville, Spencer, Le Mars, Sioux City and surrounding areas describes some of the most common budget mistakes new homeowners make.