Recipes for Financial Fitness

Becoming Financially Fit

Controlling
Finances

Credit
Basics

I'm definitely ready to own a home!

How does owning a home create financial stability — it costs a lot to run a home!

What are my responsibilities as a homeowner?

Can I get assistance with paying for my utilities?

What kind of home maintenance will I have to do?

If I need to hire a contractor to fix something in my home, how do I decide who to hire?

What important items in the home do I need to know about?

What else do I need to know about owning a home?

How do I secure my financial future?

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Owning a Home

What important items in the home do I need to know about?

As you build your home, get to know where these important items are. Knowing where they are can save your life or prevent an emergency from happening. Once you move in, your Habitat affiliate will provide you with instructions on how to operate these items:

• Main Water Shutoff Valve
• Gas Shutoff Valve
• Breaker Panel

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