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The New Homeowner Binder
An 11-page binder for the first year in a new home and every year after: where the shutoffs are, who services what, what's under warranty, what to maintain each season, how escrow and PMI work, and a log of improvements for when you sell, with an Oklahoma section.
General information, not legal or tax advice.
What's inside
- The first monthA move-in checklist for locks, safety, utilities and paperwork.
- Your home's recordsShutoffs and systems, service providers and warranties.
- Maintenance calendarWhat to check and service each season.
- The money sideMortgage escrow, removing private mortgage insurance and property taxes.
- LogsAn improvement log for your cost basis and a room-by-room home inventory.
- Oklahoma sectionHomestead exemption and property tax, and calling Okie811 before you dig.
Details
- One fillable PDF, 11 pages, letter size
- Type on screen in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free), Preview on Mac, or most browsers, or print it
- National guide with an Oklahoma section; federal rules cited as of November 2026
- Instant download after checkout
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