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Top 10 Gifts for First-Time Home Buyers - Holiday Gift Ideas for Home Buyers

By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com

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New Keys for the Home

House keys - rekeying locks

New Keys for the Home

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Home buyers receive a set of keys to the home at closing, but who knows how many other people have a copy of those keys? Could be contractors, real estate agents, neighbors or a kid who found a set lying in the street. It's a good idea to obtain a new set of keys. Some first-time home buyers might prefer a new handle and lockset, especially if the existing hardware is outdated or worn.

Why not hire a locksmith to re-key all the doors for that first-time home buyer? A locksmith can key all the doors, including the garage, to use one key. Giving new keys is a thoughtful gift, and it promotes security.

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