How much do Charlotte homeowners really pay? Zillow report reveals ‘hidden costs’

Extra expenses on top of the monthly mortgage payment — items such as property taxes, insurance and maintenance — can add up quickly to put pressure on homeowners’ budgets.

A new report from Zillow (NASDAQ:Z), aimed at helping first-time buyers and those moving to different parts of the country, found the average homeowner in Charlotte spends nearly $8,900 annually on such “hidden costs”— less than the national average of roughly $9,500. Locally, that breaks down to $5,649 for unavoidable…