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Becoming a homeowner may be old hat for some who have owned a home for years and are familiar with the expenses of homeownership. Then there are those who are first time buyers and not familiar with what owning a home entails.

The most basic expenses are the mortgage, taxes and insurance. Then come utilities, gas, electric, water and sewer. Typically these expenses are billed on a monthly basis. Sometimes the present homeowner is willing to share (and show) their monthly bills. Seeing the hard copy is very helpful in assuring the future buyer what to expect.

However, if the seller is long gone or has not kept their utility bills there is another way to find out what these costs might be!

Call Xcel. In Denver metro most homes are serviced by one company, Xcel Energy. It makes investigating utility costs quite simple. One call and a few minutes on the telephone you can determine what the average bills, high and low are for a home.

Of course previous usage may not be the same as for the new homeowner. Everyone uses power in a different way, some like to be cooler in winter than others so that will effect the bill. In any event having a benchmark for possible consumption is a good way to eliminate unexpected surprises.

You can reach Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-4999