You’ve considered countless properties and visited many open houses, before finally zeroing in on your choice house, making an offer, securing financing and closing on the property.

Congratulations, you are now a home owner! But there are a few more things you’ll want to consider now that you’ve moved and settled into your new home. Here, we’ll detail what you’ll want to be aware of when it comes to maintaining your new property, as you continue on the path to becoming what Greenway likes to call the Happy Homeowner.

KEEP YOUR HOUSE CLEAN
You might have always wondered why your parents were so insistent on keeping a clean house when you were a kid, and now as an adult you know – not only does a spotless house look good to you and your guests, it can also be very attractive to prospective buyers should you eventually decide to sell the property. Do a little here and there to make sure your house is always ready for company, and be sure to break out the big guns occasionally for some deep cleaning.

KEEP YOUR HOUSE WELL MAINTAINED
In addition to making sure your new home is as clean as it can be, you’ll want to make sure it is well maintained. That means keeping up with the cost of repairs when they pop up, and not leaving them to fall to neglect.

Make sure to take some time to keep the fences mended, the house paint looking fresh, and the roof nice and stable. Do your best to keep the interior updated as well – putting in new fixtures, painting the rooms, even adding new flooring! If you can afford to, be sure to upgrade any items you might be changing out, such as lighting and fixtures.

Again, not only will these help keep your house looking as good as when you bought it, they’ll also help you build home equity and make the house attractive when you decide to sell.