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Make an inventory of your home and possessions - Make a room by room inventory of all valuables, listing both each item's original cost and current value. Keep a copy in a safe place. Make an additional copy and keep it outside of the home.

Know the status of your credit rating - Getting a handle on mistakes and errors early can save a lot of time and aggravation later.

Get to know the current housing prices in your neighborhood - Being informed on the housing market in your area gives valuable insight on whether you should consider selling your home.

Homeowners Insurance - make certain you have the best policy available at the best price.

Pests - have annual inspections for wood destroying insects.

Make a list of important house information for easy reference - Include: Property Address, Legal Description, Date Purchased, Purchase Price, Previous Owner. Also include the Name, Phone, Address, and Acct. Number or Policy Number for: Real Estate Agent, Closing Agent, Title Insurance Co., Homeowners Insurance Company, Insurance Agent, Mortgage Co. (1st) and Mortgage Co. (2nd). Keep an backup copy at a another secure location.

For tax purposes, keep a record of all home improvements - Keep any and all receipts and other records for all improvements, additions, and other items that affect the home's value.

Need repairs done? - Keep a record of the names and numbers of your best sources. Print out a list to fill out and keep.

Know your refinancing options - Keep tabs on the interest rate market to know when it is advantageous to refinance (this can save you literally thousands of dollars!).

Taxes- - keep track of your real estate tax situation.