Getting a new home valuation at the start of a new year can tell homeowners where their policy stands. Published on December 30, 2014 in New Year’s resolutions for homeowners: Update your valuationFull resolution (500 × 334) Getting a new home valuation at the start of a new year can tell homeowners where their policy stands. Getting a new home valuation at the start of a new year can tell homeowners where their policy stands.