Adjusting to Your New Home: How to Get Settled After Moving
Settling into a new home isn’t easy. Between unpacking all of your stuff and calling countless companies about your change of address, there’s a lot to do! You hardly have time to get used to your new surroundings or explore the neighborhood. Take a deep breath and tackle everything one step at a time. While you might have some busy days ahead of you, you’ll be finished with the moving process eventually! Here are a few tips and resources from Karen Boos Real Estate that might make it easier for you to adjust.
Move to the Right Location
You’ll have a much easier time getting settled after moving if you wind up in a place that perfectly fits you and your family.
Work with a local real estate expert like Karen Boos for help evaluating different cities and neighborhoods.
Research the home-owning expenses in your desired location so you know what to expect.
Pay attention to other important location factors, including job prospects and educational opportunities.
Deep Clean Your New Home
You never know what kind of germs, dirt, and grime may be lurking in your new home. Give everything a good cleaning before unpacking all of your stuff.
Deep clean the bathroom to banish germs.
Don’t forget to clean the most commonly overlooked spots in your home.
Clean up your home exterior to create welcoming curb appeal.
Establish Your Life in a New Place
From updating your license to finding a new school for your kids, there are several things you have to do to set up your life after moving.
Remember to update your license and registration as soon as possible.
Look for a great new school for your children.
Notify your bank, credit card company, and government organizations about your change of address.
Last but not least, why not take this opportunity to reconnect with any old classmates in the Boise area? That’s a great way for business-owners to expand their network – not to mention make a few friends.
Moving is one of the most stressful things you can do. Even if you’re moving across town, navigating the entire process is bound to cause at least a few gray hairs. Take advantage of these resources to make things easier as you get settled into your new home and adjust to life in a different place.
Karen Boos of Karen Boos Real Estate has been a real estate agent helping people find their perfect homes in the Treasure Valley for over 2 decades. Call 208.870.7770.