With the Federal Reserve leaving interest rates untouched Wednesday, the cost of buying a home can be prohibitive for many who are looking to break into the housing market. But the true cost of homeownership goes way beyond the initial expense of a mortgage and down payment. The “average annual cost of owning and maintaining a single-family home” is now 26% higher than it was four years ago, according to a new study by Bankrate.com. More local videos here: https://bit.ly/2Pa0d1l Subscribe to NEXT: http://bit.ly/2eP1GwI Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: http://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.