What Should I Know About Moving Into a New Home?
- By Jim Blackburn
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- 100 first time home buyer FAQs
1. Plan Your Move-In Day Like a Pro
Before you pull up with the moving truck, make sure you’ve set up your utilities—electricity, water, internet, and gas should be up and running. Pack a “day-one” essentials box with things like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, phone chargers, and snacks. Trust us: the little things matter when you’re surrounded by boxes.
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2. Update Your Address and Important Info
Don’t let mail pile up at your old place. Be sure to change your address with the post office, your bank, credit card companies, subscriptions, and insurance providers. If you’ve moved to a new county or state, be sure to update your driver’s license and vehicle registration too. It’s easy to forget—but important to keep everything current.
Now that you own your home, track its value from day one. Get a Free Home Evaluation to establish a baseline for your investment and monitor your equity growth over time.
3. Get Familiar With Your New Home
Take some time to test appliances, flip light switches, check smoke detectors, and locate things like the circuit breaker and water shut-off valve. Understanding how your home works gives you more confidence—and ensures you’re prepared in case anything needs a quick fix.
As you settle in and plan future improvements, consider how you’ll finance upgrades down the road. Calculate your Heloc Loan Payment now to explore how a home equity line of credit could fund renovations, repairs, or emergency expenses.
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