STEP 9: YOUR NEW HOME

•   CONGRATULATIONS!  You are now the proud owner of your own home.  Hurray!  You can breathe a sigh of relief.

•   Call the movers!  And since you planned for an overlap of occupancy between your old home and new home, you can pack and move without stress.

•   Be sure to thank the professionals who made your new home possible.  A successfully closed escrow takes effort from many parties involved.

•   Remember to refer your friends and family members to the key folks who did a good job of serving you.

•   Many new homeowners will take a moment in their new house to kneel with a prayer of thanks and dedicate their new home to God, who made this possible for their family.

•   Take good care of your new house.  When items break, repair them right away.  Maintain items and replace things as they wear out:  water heater, roof, furnace, appliances.  Get electrical work and plumbing repairs done by a professional.

•   You probably received a 1-year home warranty for the house.  Put the phone # to the warranty company on the fridge, and call them when you need a repair.

•   Pay your mortgage on time every month.  It's your #1 priority and more important than your other bills, especially consumer goods.  Also make sure that you pay your homeowners insurance, property taxes, and HOA fees (if applicable).

•   Keep track of your income and expenses.  Review your budget together as a family every month.  Even your children can benefit by learning the right way to handle money so they can be homeowners in the future!

SEE ALL OF THE STEPS HERE (click on the links below)

1. PREPARE FOR HOME OWNERSHIP

2. GET READY TO SHOP FOR HOUSES

3. FIND A HOUSE

4. MAKE YOUR OFFER

5. ITEMS COVERED IN PURCHASE CONTRACT

6. NEGOTIATIONS

7. DURING ESCROW

8. CLOSING ESCROW

9. YOUR NEW HOME

Are you ready?  Let's go! Take your first STEP today towards making your DREAM a reality!

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Regina P. Brown
Broker, Realtor®, e-Pro
Author of eBook "Stop Foreclosure Fast: Solutions to Save your House"

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