Ten Things You Should Do Immediately After Buying a New Home

Don’t go rushing to buy furniture just yet

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Congratulations, you bought a house! It’s so tempting to start making your Pinterest dreams come true as soon as you move into your new place. But before you max out your credit card at Target, I’d highly recommend doing the following unglamorous but essential tasks.

1. Change/rekey the locks

Think of all the people in addition to the seller who had access to your home over the years. Babysitters, cleaning services, handymen, a neighbor. Even if you’re purchasing new construction, I recommend changing or rekeying your locks so you can have peace of mind that you are safe and secure.

2. Install a security system

Regardless of how safe your neighborhood is, I believe everyone should invest in a security system to protect themselves and their pricey investment. You don’t have to purchase the most expensive, state-of-the-art system. Plus, most insurance companies provide a discount if you provide your alarm certificate.

3. Hang curtains or get temporary blinds

Unless you want to flash your new neighbors, curtains are the first décor purchase you should make. You can get inexpensive temporary…