BUILDING MILESTONES What to Expect on Closing Day – Your lender, your builder, and your CBAR real estate agent should be present. At your settlement, you and every buyer whose name is on the title will need to bring photo identification. You must provide your proof of homeowners insurance or have arranged to have this delivered to the title company ahead of time. Also, you’ll need to have either arranged for a wire transfer or bring certified funds for your down payment.
Organize Your New Life – While you’re settling in, take the time to find your way in your new community. Start putting together essential information such as emergency phone numbers for the police, fire station, and utility companies, plus the address of the nearest hospital. You may want to locate the closest grocery store and create a list for your initial shopping trip before you move since you’ll have so much to do during those first few days in your new home. Whether you move into a community with a retail center or a condominium in an urban area with a variety of shops and restaurants at your doorstep, you may want to gather information about local delivery restaurants and nearby options for dining.
Organizing Your New Home – Finding a place for your paperwork and your new house keys should be easy in your new home since many newly built homes have been carefully designed with built-in storage, and thoughtfully located places to charge your smartphone, tablet, and laptop.
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