We bought our house, which happens to be our first home together, almost five years ago. A part of me regrets it, because of the current market situation. We have overgrown our home, and as much as we would like to buy something bigger, we can’t. It’s nearly impossible to sell our house right now, let alone get as much as we still owe on it.
So for now, we are making improvements here and there to help us get ready to sell in the next few years, hopefully.
Have you purchased a new home recently? Or maybe you’re in the process now?
Here are a few important steps you should take, to keep your family and identity safe during and after the move.
Protect Your Belongings When Moving
When you’re on your way into your new home, there are a couple of things you should remember to do. If you decide to hire a moving company, make sure to check the Better Business Bureau for reviews of the movers before allowing them in your home. Also, keep all papers containing identifying personal information in a safe while moving.
Keep Track of New Purchases
You should continually monitor your financial accounts, so you’ll know if a bill is missing or unauthorized purchases have been made. Often, when you purchase a new home, you will be busy making purchases for it, and unauthorized purchases are easier to miss.
Update Your Address with Creditors
As soon as you purchase your new home and move, you need to not only file a change of address with the United States Postal Service, but with each and all of your creditors as well.
These are just a few suggestions to help you, when purchasing a new home. For even more, check out the LifeLock for Life Sweepstakes, where you can also enter to win a LifeLock membership or $1,000 Visa gift card.
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These are great tips especially because we are planning to move soon! I’ll have to come back to it when our move is a bit closer.
Tesa @ 2 Wired 2 Tired recent post: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Review
I never thought of tracking purchases. That’s a good tip!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell recent post: How Do You Find a Friend Trusted Handyman?
Great tips for anyone! I need to be better about tracking purchases!
Becca – Our Crazy Boys recent post: What An Adventure: Wordless Wednesday
This is such a handy article for first time movers, and even pros who may not think of everything.
Ashley recent post: Remember James Mattioli With #26ActsofKindness
Thanks for sharing those tips! We always feel bummed because we didn’t buy sooner, when the market was better. I know someday will come for our family.
Andrea Kruse recent post: Spicing Up Game Day with Del Monte and Baked Egg Football Potatoes
When we moved we kept our receipts in an envelope for tax time.
Lolo recent post: Microsoft Windows Phone 8 Reinvented #MeetYours
Moving is so stressful, we often forget about protecting ourselves, thanks!
Kristin Barclay recent post: Remember James Mattioli With #26ActsofKindness
Great tips! We got married in March 1999, bought our house in March 2000 and had our first baby March 2001! :)
Bridget A recent post: The Get Fit Guide – Submit Your Products
What great tips! Never thought of checking your purchases.
Kerri @SavvyMomNYC recent post: Iron Man 3 Sneak Peak at Super Bowl Commercial
I wish that I had read something like this BEFORE I bought my home in 2009!
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