🎉Chapter 9

Your New Home Life

Plan your move-in and ongoing home maintenance for successful homeownership.

Welcome Home!

Congratulations on reaching this milestone! The journey of homeownership is just beginning.

Move-In Planner

Before Moving In:

Schedule utilities transfer (electric, gas, water)

Set up home insurance

Change locks

Deep clean the home

Forward mail to new address

Set up internet/cable

First week priorities:

First projects to tackle:

Home Maintenance Calendar

Monthly Tasks:

Check/replace HVAC filters

Test smoke and CO detectors

Check for water leaks

Seasonal Tasks:

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Annual Budget Planning

Plan ahead for home maintenance and emergencies. A good rule of thumb is to save 1-3% of your home's value annually for maintenance.

Annual maintenance fund goal

Emergency fund goal

Major projects planned for the first year:

Knowledge Check

Why is changing the locks recommended when moving into a new home?

How much should you typically budget annually for home maintenance?

🎉 You've Completed Your Journey!

You now have the knowledge and tools to navigate the homebuying process with confidence. Remember, this workbook is here whenever you need to reference your notes or update your plans.

Best wishes on your journey to homeownership!