Of course, people want to tell all of their friends and family when they just bought a home, especially first-time homebuyers. But make sure you also contact all of your creditors and all other companies you receive mail from to update your address. You should also submit a change-of-address form to the post office so that all your mail will get forwarded to your new address.

While many homes may look pretty clean, you can’t really be sure just by looking. It’s a good idea to idea a professional cleaning service to do a deep cleaning before you start moving your stuff in. It’s much easier and cheaper for cleaning to be done.

Unless you’re buying a brand-new home from a builder, you need to have the locks changed. You don’t know who all has a key to your home, and that can be scary. Get your garage doors reprogrammed so they only work with the remotes you have. It’s possible someone out there got their hands on an extra garage remote at some point. Call locally owned Third Gen Garage Doors to help you with this task (http://thirdgengaragedoors.com/).

If you haven’t already, set up your cable and internet to transfer to your new home. Another option to consider is “cutting the cord”…No, this doesn’t mean living without WiFi or TV! FreeTVee, a Lakewood company, can help you cut your cable costs and utilize streaming for your needs (a https://freetvee.com/). You will also need to contact the local water, electric and gas companies to have services turned on or transferred to your name.

Most homes these days come with a security system installed. However, it will not be active when you move in. You’ll need to contact a home security company to come out and get you set up.

It’s always good to get out and meet your neighbors. See who has kids your age, get inside information on the “hood,” and make some friends. Your neighbors can also recommend great local services. They have lots of information on your new community and can also be a friendly extra set of eyes on your house when you are away! Bonus!

7. Window Treatments. 

More than likely, your home did not come equipped with window treatments. For your privacy and to keep your neighbors from seeing something they shouldn’t, we suggest contacting an interior designer or blinds company to help you cover your windows in style.  

If you are new to Colorado, it’s important to understand how our altitude and overall climate affect many things. From sprinkler blowouts in the fall, to which plants thrive (or don’t survive), there are some great resources to learn more about how to use the Colorado sun and soil to your advantage. Visit Jared’s Nursery, Garden and Gifts (www.jaredsgarden.com) to help pick the right plants and Heath Total Landcare (www.heathtlc.com) to help maintain your yard – their experts will be more than happy to help.

9. Make Your House Feel Like a HOME. 

This is your chance to create the space that personifies you! Bright, white kitchen? Cool slate showers? A custom barn door? What have you recently seen on Pinterest or Fixer Upper reruns that gets your blood pumping? Making a house your home is gratifying and fun! For a great locally owned Lakewood shop, check out Your Remodeling Connection (http://yourremodelingconnection.com/), and for the right people to install these upgrades call Handyman Connection (https://handymanconnection.com/golden/).

There are so many opportunities to enjoy the gorgeous scenery of Colorado. From skiing and fishing to live entertainment and dog parks, we have it all! You don’t have to be an avid sportsperson to enjoy Colorado, but we highly encourage you to get outside to enjoy our great weather, outdoor activities and beautiful scenery. Here is an awesome website to take in all there is to offer in our great state: https://www.colorado.com/.

Sources: http://www.thelendersnetwork.com, https://www.colorado.com/