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New Synchrony Study Finds Homeowners Underestimate Lifetime Home Maintenance and Repair Costs by More Than $250,000
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer financing company, today released findings from its new national study, Lifetime of Home Care. The study reveals a significant gap between what homeowners expect to spend on home maintenance and repairs and what they are likely to pay over a lifetime, leaving most homeowners unprepared for the financial reality.
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