5 Must Do’s For Houston First Time home Buyers After closing
Hello and welcome to Houston First Time Home Buyers Edition, where we provide useful information to help Houston first time home buyers make the most informed decision when it comes to buying, decorating, and maintaining their first home. Congratulation on the purchase of your new home. You did it! Now that you are a new homeowner, here a few thing you need to get done.
Your title policy and copy of the recorded deed is usually mailed or emailed to you within 6-8 weeks. If you do not receive the documents, please make sure to call your title company.
As a new home owner, it is your responsibility to make sure your property taxes are put into your name. If necessary, you may need to contact the appropriate appraisal district to ensure this process is completed.
If the property you purchase will be your homestead, please make sure to complete the homestead exemption application you receive at the closing. You can also contact the appraisal district to file your homestead exemption as well. You may also want to check with your appraisal district office to see if you qualify for other exemptions.
4.-5. With so much to do after closing, things like changing your mailing address and the address on your driver license can easily slip your mind. To change your address, you can go to: https://www.usps.com/ and for your TDL Change Address: www.dps.texas.gov
As always, thank you so much for stopping by. Remember, if you are thinking of purchasing your first home, please contact us. We are here to help. We have been helping Houston first time home buyers since 2011 and we can help you. I hope you have an amazing day. Until next time...Diana
