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Are you considering selling your property and moving to a new one? These questions will help you decide whether you’re ready for a home that’s larger or in a more desirable location. Here are some of the questions that you need to ask yourself before you make the move. If your answer is yes to most of the questions, you may be ready to move.
Stout Group LTD is a local, family owned business with over 35 years of business specializing in residential and commercial real estate. We offer walk-in appointments. Get in touch with us today!
Check your annual mortgage statement or call your lender to find out how much you’ve paid down. Usually, you don’t build up much equity in the first few years of your mortgage, as monthly payments are mostly interest. But if you’ve owned your home for five or more years, you may have significant, unrealized gains.
If you’re making more money, you may be able to afford higher mortgage payments and cover the costs of moving. If your income has decreased, you may want to consider downsizing.
The neighborhood you pick for your first home might not be the same one in which you want to settle down for good. You may have realized that you’d like to be closer to your job or live in a better school district.
Sometimes you can create a bigger home by adding a new room or building up. But if your property isn’t large enough, your municipality doesn’t allow it, or you’re simply not interested in remodeling, then moving to a bigger home may be your best option.
If your market is hot, your home may sell quickly and for top dollar, but the home you buy will also be more expensive. If your market is slow, finding a buyer may take longer, but you’ll have more selection and better pricing as you seek your new home. Ask your real estate professional what they see happening locally.
Low rates help you buy “more” home, and also make it easier to find a buyer for your current place.
A REALTOR ® can help you decide whether a smaller house, condo, or rental would be appropriate.
Evaluate the Situation Before Selling Your Property
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(616) 890-4759
Newaygo
Allegan
Muskegon
Montcalm
Kent
Ottawa
Ionia
and surrounding areas
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