Housewarming gift · New homeowner kit
The housewarming gift they'll actually use.
The First Keys Kit
- A 45+ page playbook for the first weeks, months and years
- 4 reference cards: address change, maintenance, home stats and local pros
- A keepsake box in 5 colors, packed by hand in Fargo, ND
What's in the box
Everything a new homeowner needs to know, in one box
The New Homeowner's Playbook
45+ pages organized by move-in timeline. What to do in the first 48 hours, how to read a mortgage statement, when to DIY vs. call a pro, and how to protect the home with the right insurance.
Address Change Checklist
20 accounts that need the new address, sorted into Do Today, Do This Week and Do This Month, with QR codes for the most common ones.
Seasonal Home Maintenance Card
What to tackle each season so small problems don't become expensive ones. Start again every year.
Home's Vital Stats Card
The roof, HVAC, water heater, furnace and appliances, prefilled with average lifespans and replacement costs. Record each one's age on move-in day and budget ahead.
Your Network Card
Rows for 10 kinds of pros (electrician, plumber, HVAC, handyman and more) to fill in as they find good ones.
A welcome letter from the founders
A personal note from John and Halle sharing the story behind the kit.
A sturdy keepsake box
Rigid box in Harbor, Sky, Olive, Lilac or Cherry that keeps everything organized.
Inside the playbook
The questions they're about to Google, answered in one place
- First 48 Hours Action Plan
- First 30 Days Action Plan
- Change of Address Checklist
- Utility Setup & Management
- Home's Vital Stats & Records
- Mechanical Room 101
- Important Mail & Notices Explained
- Seasonal Home Maintenance
- Hiring Contractors
- Home Improvement Planning
- Property Taxes & Insurance
- Mortgage Statements Explained
- Emergency Preparedness
- Maximizing Your Wealth
- Homeowner FAQs
Not another candle
Most housewarming gifts get used up or put away. This one helps from move-in day, and they'll keep reaching for it.
Useful from day one
A first-48-hours plan and the address checklist get them through move-in week.
Used for years
The maintenance card restarts every year, and the Vital Stats card helps them budget for big replacements.
Personal
Your note is printed on a card in the kit, so they know it's from you.
Made by first-time homeowners in Fargo, ND
Our story
“Nobody should have to figure out homeownership alone.”
When John and Halle Veil closed on their first home, they were thrilled, then almost immediately overwhelmed. The answers were scattered across blogs, forums and PDFs. So they put them in one place: the kit they wish someone had handed them.
John & Halle Veil, Co-foundersFrom new homeowners
“Hands down the most helpful kit I have ever received, I reach for it at least once a week. It has definitely made my move in experience as a new homeowner way less stressful and I feel more confident because of it.”Anonymous · Verified buyer
“This book has practically become a permanent fixture on my kitchen counter. Every page teaches me something I didn't know I needed to know, and the checklists and worksheets make it incredibly easy to stay organized.”Andrew Starkey · Verified buyer
“I got The First Keys Kit in the Harbor color. Extremely organized, well thought out, and helpful!”Derek · Verified buyer
One of the best products I have seen in a while. It was put together beautifully, everything was so pristine and professional. Hands down the most helpful kit I have ever received, I reach for it at least once a week. It has definitely made my move in experience as a new homeowner way less stressful and I feel more confident because of it. Will be recommending to everyone I know!!
Loved the kit! The cherry color looked great and the box was much higher quality than I would have ever imagined. Definitely recommend for any new homeowners out there!
This book has practically become a permanent fixture on my kitchen counter. Every page teaches me something I didn’t know I needed to know, and the checklists and worksheets make it incredibly easy to stay organized. As a first-time homeowner, I wish I’d had this from the very beginning (even before we signed the papers). Whether you’re still in the buying process or a couple years into owning your home, this is a must have resource.
I got The First Keys Kit in the Harbor color. Extremely organized, well thought out, and helpful!
How it works
Choose a color, add a note
Order for yourself, or as a gift for a friend, family member or client.
We pack and ship
Packed by hand in Fargo, ND and shipped within 2–4 business days. Standard shipping typically takes 3–5 business days.
Open and dive in
Every page and card is built to be used from day one, and reached for again for years.
Questions
When will it arrive?
Kits ship within 2–4 business days of your order, and standard shipping typically takes 3–5 business days. Shipping is free.
Can I ship it straight to them?
Yes. Enter their address as the shipping address at checkout, and add a note to be printed on a card in the kit so they know who it's from.
Does the box color change what's inside?
No. Every color includes the full kit listed above. Pick the one that suits them: Harbor, Sky, Olive, Lilac or Cherry.
What's your return policy?
Refund requests must be submitted within 14 days of delivery and are reviewed case by case. Returned kits must be unopened, unused and in their original packaging, and return shipping is the customer's responsibility.
Where do you ship?
For now, within the contiguous U.S. only.
Can I order for a team or for clients?
Yes. We work with brokerages, builders, mortgage lenders and relocation companies. Email hello@firstkeys.io. Realtors can also brand their own kits with the Realtor Edition.
Give them a confident start at home.
$99 · Free shipping · Ships in 2–4 business days
Packed by hand in Fargo, ND · Ships within the contiguous U.S. · hello@firstkeys.io