You Did It — Welcome Home!
The hard part is over, but there are still a few things you'll want to be prepared for. Buying a new home can be extremely overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. We put together this guide with helpful information and general tips to make the transition less stressful and give you a clear idea of what to expect next.
Filing Homestead Exemption
Now that you've closed on your new home, you'll want to file for homestead exemption with your county to receive a reduced property tax rate. Click the button below for information on how to file, including contact info for several Central Florida counties.
Also check out our blog post covering the steps: How to File Homestead Exemption in Florida
Moving Address Change Checklist
A new home usually means a new mailing address — which means updating all your accounts and services. It's very easy to overlook some of these. We created a comprehensive list of institutions, companies, and services you'll want to update your address with.
Prefer a printable version? Download the Printable Ultimate Moving & Change of Address Checklist
Other Helpful Tips
We put together a list of general tips and info on what to expect after closing — including when your first payment is due, how to make your first payment, and other helpful suggestions to make life easier in your new home. There's some really good info in here!
Additional Tools & Resources
We also added links below for other ideas and projects you may be interested in as a new homeowner:
Also check out our blog for new homeowner tips and tools: Contemporary Mortgage Blog
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