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Your First Year in the Home

Reviewed & curated by Maria BanouHome Life AdvisorBeyond the Closing™ · ChecklistLast reviewed August 2026

A gentle seasonal rhythm for the first year, so maintenance never arrives as a surprise.

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Every month or two

Twice a year

Once a year

Timing and requirements vary by property, climate, and equipment. Use this as a prompt to check your own manuals and service recommendations, not as a service schedule.

Timing and requirements vary by property, climate, and equipment. Use this as a prompt to check your own manuals and service recommendations, not as a service schedule.

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