{"id":15410,"date":"2020-03-30T09:11:37","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T16:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=15410"},"modified":"2026-03-30T12:44:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:44:50","slug":"buyer-what-to-buy-for-a-new-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-what-to-buy-for-a-new-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Know What to Buy for Your New House? Here\u2019s How to Figure It Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

You made it through your loan approval<\/a>, home search<\/a>, escrow<\/a>, and closing<\/a> \u2014\u00a0and you just bought a house. Congratulations!<\/p>\n

Now, you\u2019re going to need some stuff<\/a> to put in it. (In addition to love, of course.) More than just a simple checklist of items (although it\u2019s that, too), you\u2019re going to want to go through the mental exercise of preparing yourself for the various aspects of homeownership \u2014 especially if your home purchase marks an upsizing from life in an apartment, or a responsibility shift from life as a renter. It\u2019s a great time to take stock of what you already have, then assess what you will need in this exciting new role.<\/p>\n

So what do you actually need to buy for your new house? Our expert guide will help get you set up with the essentials you’ll need immediately and down the road, so you can be a fully prepared and happy homeowner.<\/p>\n

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Before you close<\/h2>\n

Before you close on your new home, you\u2019ll need to purchase insurance<\/a> on it. You might also need flood insurance<\/a>; if your home is in a high-risk zone for flooding, your mortgage might require you to purchase it.<\/p>\n

Before you close is also a good time to be thinking about what you truly want to bring over from your current living situation into your new home; it\u2019s a perfect occasion for a fresh start.<\/p>\n

\u201cClothes that have not been worn in a year or less should go to charity. Be honest with yourself,\u201d notes Laura McKenna<\/a>, a top-selling agent in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you reduce your clothing by 50%, then you have half of the work to perform at your next home. Be decisive and firm with yourself, and ask a friend to help you if you are struggling. Your mantra is, \u2018If I haven’t worn this item in 12 months, I most likely don’t need it.\u2019\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Before you move, call a charity such as Big Brothers Big Sisters<\/a> or Epilepsy Foundation<\/a> to pick up your donations \u2014 and you can feel good about helping others as you upgrade your own situation.<\/p>\n

So to recap, before you close:<\/p>\n