Tips + Tricks: Top 6 Things To Do After Getting Your New House

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Buying your own house is the ultimate adulting goal. Whether you prefer a charming 2-bedroom flat in the city or an exquisite beach house in Friendship Creek in Delaware, nothing is more rewarding than being able to purchase your own property. Making the final preparations before your moving day make it all the more exciting. But this can also be a chaotic and stressful time. Keeping a checklist of all the things that needs to get done is a must. This will make the transition as seamless and smooth as possible for you and the family.

Here is a list of the top things you need to do after sealing the deal in your new house:

Organize your closing documents

First and foremost, you need to organize and secure documents related to your latest purchase. Make copies of your purchasing and closing documents from St Albert real estate and keep them safe in a storage or a filing cabinet. Create digital copies of your papers and store them in an online storage like iCloud or Google Drive. Contact the local property record office to check that your recent deed has been officially filed.

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3 Things To Consider When Buying A House

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Owning a house is a significant milestone for any family. Having your own house means having a permanent place to stay where you can raise your children and make wonderful memories with them you hope they will fondly remember when they are much older.

Of course, it is never an easy ordeal to save enough so you can finally buy that dream house for your family, but if you are one of the lucky ones who did manage to save up, then here are a few things to consider when buying a house:

  1. Budget ~ Even when you thought you saved enough, owning a home may entail more expenses, so make sure to choose the one that not only meet your specifications and preferences, but also your budget. The last thing you want is to go bankrupt after you’ve purchased your dream house, or worse, have it repossessed!
  2. Strategic Location ~ The comfort and convenience of being a stone’s throw away from major establishments, like schools and hospitals, as well as the mall or police station, is another determining factor in choosing a house to buy. Home buyers almost always opt for homes that are in premier locations in a community, knowing full well that its strategic location will allow them to live with ease and convenience.
  3. Added amenities ~ Another important factor to bear in mind is the inclusion of amenities in the village where you plan to purchase a house. A Club house and a swimming pool ought to be great additional features in any village or subdivision since would-be home owners will be able to save up on pool fees and event venue rents in the future.

And if you are on the look out for a house in the south, you may want to consider the newest affordable premier development by Ovialand, Sannera. Here are a few details: 

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Avida Towers Altura Tower 2: A Taste Of The Best Of Southern Living

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Avida Towers Altura Tower 2

Call it a Southern thing to throw a cool and relaxed celebration. No ruckus and immense activities, just a casual chill afternoon surrounded by a sumptuous array of street eats. This is how Avida Land carried out the launch of its Avida Towers Altura Tower 2, the sequel high-rise residential development within the South Park District, to perfectly capture the essence of Southern living.

A second-helping in all aspects could not be resisted at the Avida Towers Altura Tower 2 “Park ‘n Dine at South Park District” event. It was a gastronomic feast with food trucks of various cuisines assembled along National Road, Alabang, meant to let guests experience what it’s like to have the best of both worlds at an Avida home in the South.

Truly the best of both worlds await the future residents of Avida Towers Altura Tower 2, being situated in a lower density residential environment of the South Park District that offers the city life conveniences in a quieter neighborhood. It has close proximity to attractions, services, retail, and dining options yet still imbibe a serene vibe.

An offer that highly suits the dynamic lifestyle of young professionals looking for a convenient distance to their daily grind and a relaxing retreat after their day is done. Avida Towers Altura Tower 2 is strategically located in a 6.6-hectare mixed-use development featuring residential, office and retail areas anchored on a central park.

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