Do's
-Host your own housewarming party, if your a new homeowner invite friends and family over to see the new place.
-Deliver your sets of keys to your new neighbors home that the previous homeowners gave to you.
-Introduce yourself, your partner and children to your neighbors before they seek you out. New homeowners, young and old love to be welcomed to the hood.
-Offer to introduce you new neighbors and their dog(s) to other dogs they might run into on neighborhood walks.
Don't forget to warn new homeowners with pets about which dog-owners allow their dogs to go off-leash.
-Offer advice on your favorite bakery, hair stylist, babysitters and dog groomers.
-Alert them to the locations of 24-hour stores, in case your new neighbors have an emergency in the middle of the night.
-Offer to help family members who are new homeowners get unpacked or clean.
-Offer to take mountains of packing and moving boxes to the local recycling center for new homeowners.
-Offer to host an informal neighborhood get-together for your new neighbors to meet the current ones.
-Know when it's time to go home, don't wear out your welcome with the new homeowners.
-Bring your new neighbors bottles of chilled spring water on moving day and offer to catch up with them once they get settled.
-Deliver your name, address and phone number with a list of emergency numbers to your new neighbor.
-Offer to clear recently moved-in new neighbors sidewalks after a snowfall, especially if they moved from a non-snow climate.
-Suggest that packages your new neighbors are expecting can be left at your home while they are at work.
-Wave to your new neighbors if you don't have the time to talk.
-Ask your neighbors who they would recommend for repairs and remodeling projects in your new home.
-Do learn from neighbors with different cultural backgrounds.
Don't
Register for gifts if your hosting a housewarming party in your new home.
-Expect housewarming guests to bring gifts and if you do receive gifts, open after the party.
-Drop in on new homeowners, call first.
-Offer decorating advice to a new homeowner unless asked.
-Don't ask how much they paid or imply that the new homeowner over or under paid. People consider financial information private.
-Gossip about the previous homeowners, you might not know if the new owners still talk with them.
-Gossip about others in the neighborhood. Let new make their own decisions.
-Attach ribbons, signs or flags to the new homeowners property without asking permission.
-Ask your new neighbor to trim trees or hedges on your first meeting, they probably know what needs to be done, in time.
-Expect new homeowners to have free time. Moving, working and setting up a household is at the minimum a part-time endeavor.
Housewarming Gift Suggestions
For everyone.
Artist rendering of the new house.
Personalized stationary with the new homeowners address.
How-to home repair book.
Homemade baked goods.
Fresh-picked vegetables and fruit from your garden.
Blooming or foliage houseplants.
Watering can for inside plants.
Specialty Coffee and Teas.
Fun and funky kitchen towels.
Exotic spices.
Gift certificates for home improvement stores, house cleaners, dog walkers, landscapers, local restaurants, spa, window washers.
Bar Accessories, corkscrew, cocktail shaker, wine and drink coasters.
Everyday wine glasses.
Champagne to toast the new homeowners.
Picture frames.
Candles.
Bar accessories: bottle opener, corkscrew, swizzle sticks, and cocktail shakers.
For those with a yard.
Garden tools, or potted perennials from your yard.
Bird feeder or house.
Important Tips
• Treat your neighbors well and give respect to them.
• Do not create uneasiness to your neighbors. If you are planning to do some job which can create uneasiness to your neighbors, do consult with them and seek their help.
• Develop a good relationship with them; invite them to major events such as wedding, parties etc at your home.
• Whenever they need your help, help them.
• In case of any emergency situation in their home, offer them your help and remain there for support.
• Take extra care when a young couple living in your neighborhood, so that they can not feel alone.
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