Optimized Mortgage Blog

Closing Day & Beyond: What To Expect and How to Protect Your Investment

By: Peter Seroter Published on: 04/09/2025

You’ve made it to closing day—now what? This guide walks you through what to bring, what you’ll sign, when you’ll get the keys, and the first things to handle after closing, from escrow and your first payment to simple homeowner habits that protect your investment.