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Eight Things To Do When You Move Into A New Home
2010-07-13
Moving into a new home is an exciting and overwhelming experience. There are so many considerations, it is helpful to prioritize and focus on the most important things to accomplish. The three most important things are certainly: checking for any safety concerns in the home, getting the utilities turned on, and purchasing home insurance with a solid homeowners insurance policy. These are just the top three of eight things to do when you move into a new home.
Of the eight things to do when moving into a new home, the top three address health and safety concerns. The first thing to do is to have all the utilities in your home turned on. Failure to plan ahead could literally leave you in the dark, and possibly in the cold. Most utility companies require notice before utilities can be started at your new home, so be prepared.
The second item on your list is to address safety concerns. Home inspections prior to closing will have already addressed the physical safety of the home structure. There will be additional concerns to address upon moving in such as: changing locks, activating a security alarm, and checking locks on windows, to name a few.
Home insurance is the third key to ensuring health and safety in your new home. A homeowners insurance policy protects the investment you've made in your home, your belongings inside the home, as well as liability insurance for any accidents at your home.
The fourth thing to do is to change your mailing address with the Post Office. You have the option to have mail forwarded from an old address to your new address for one year, before you've had a chance to update everyone with your new address.
The fifth and sixth items on your list should be: minor repairs and painting. These two items are much easier to accomplish before your furniture is situated in the home, and all of your moving boxes have been emptied.
Next, familiarize yourself with your local stores. Determine where your closest grocery store, hardware store, and pharmacy are.
The eighth and final item is: get to know your neighborhood and your neighbors. Introduce yourself to your new neighbors, they will have information and experience with your new neighborhood to share. Explore your new neighborhood to get better acquainted with it.
Following these eight steps will help you get settled in your new home. And certainly the most crucial of these to accomplish are the first three: address safety concerns, have the utilities turned on, and purchase home insurance to protect your new home.