Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! Now
that you have taken ownership of the property you will need
to have your local services such as electricity, cable, and
phone set up. Your real estate agent can help you
coordinate the set-up of these local services. No doubt your
agent already knows who the local vendors are for such
services as water and electricity, as well as others, so he or
she can help provide you with a list of contacts.
Also, you should already be aware of the expenses that are
typically associated with owning a home. Neighborhood
Association fees, landscaping costs, and annual taxes
should be budgeted for throughout the year.