Top Tips for Settling into Your New Home

You’ve gone through the stress of finding a builder, the perfect lot, obtaining your financing, and all the inspection stages to ensure that your home is exactly as you envisioned. Seems like all the hard work is done, right? Time for the exciting part, move in. 

Yes, this may be true, but settling into your new home isn’t always straightforward. Just when you think that all the work is about done, you get a whole new pile of work. But that's okay. We've put together a list of tips to help you settle into your new home. 

1. Start before you move – organized packing. 

No one likes packing. It's tedious and time-consuming. But if you pack your items while considering how they will be unpacked, you can save yourself a lot of time and frustration. Organize your belongings in boxes by room and placement.

2. Tackle the necessities – utilities and address change. 

This may not sound like a whole lot of fun, but trust us, if you don’t address these general maintenance items, you could very well end up creating more issues for yourself down the road. 

First, get your utilities set up so your lights turn on and you can cool your home as you move in. This is especially important if you happen to be moving during the midst of a Florida summer! 

Second, make a list of all the accounts with which you need to change your address. Remember to notify your bank, tax agency, phone, cable, employer, insurance, etc. 

3. Keep track of paperwork in a folder. 

As you move, you will accumulate various receipts, contracts, and warranties that you will want to keep track of – you may be surprised when these come in handy. 

4. Unpack boxes with priority items first. 

 Before you start hanging photos on the walls, unpack boxes with your necessities. Set up your bedroom to make it comfortable for your first night's sleep. Your bathrooms will need unpacked toiletries, towels, mats, shower curtains etc. And you'll want enough items unpacked in your kitchen right away so you can begin to use it. 

Your priority should be to get enough items unpacked so that you can complete your regular routine with ease. This helps remove some unnecessary stresses as you focus on other areas of your home. 

5. Make your house a home. 

 As you finish unpacking, it's time to start customizing each room. Have some fun, buy new artwork, add an area rug, and hang curtains. This is your opportunity to customize your home exactly to your taste. 

6. Explore your area. 

 If you’re new to Tampa, you already know that you have a lot to experience. First, you’ll want to find your go-to grocery store, perhaps your new local gym, and your local café haunt. The world is your oyster. Tampa is bursting at the seams with activities and places to discover. 

Before you get too adventurous, you’re going to want to try and select your favorite beach, because that’s what Tampa living is all about! Clearwater Beach, Siesta Key and St. Pete Beach are just a few popular local spots. 

Next, check out the beloved Tampa Theater, a landmark establishment that is well known for its towering organ, exuberant floral arrangements, and leering gargoyles. It’s a fun place to visit for the whole family. 

As you are exploring your area and becoming comfortable with your new neighborhood, you will begin to formulate a routine. 

The communities where William Ryan Homes focuses are on the outskirts of Tampa, and two of them are a quick drive to world-class beaches. Whether you’re looking for coastal or inland living, there is a beautiful home option for you.   

If you’re still looking for that perfect home, consider new construction. Learn more about the William Ryan Homes process or the locations we offer by visiting our website at www.williamryanhomes.com/ or contacting the Tampa team at (813)696-6986. Our New Home Specialists are waiting to hear from you and are excited to help you turn your dream home into a reality!