Right-Sizing and Downsizing Guide
Moving from the home you raised a life in to something that fits the next chapter is as much an emotional process as a financial one. I handle the logistics so you can focus on the decision.
The timing puzzle, solved
The hardest part is usually the sequencing: do you sell first and then buy, or buy first and then sell? Each path has trade-offs in cost, risk, and stress. I walk you through the options, including the tools that let you avoid moving twice, and we choose the one that fits your situation and your nerves.
Putting your equity to work
If you have owned for years, you likely have significant equity. I help you understand what your current home will realistically sell for, what the next one will cost, and how the move pencils out, so the decision is grounded in real numbers rather than worry.
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See what is on the market in the Valley
Search live ARMLS listings in the Valley with the full map and filters, or tell me your criteria and I will set up automatic alerts so new matches reach you the moment they hit the market.
Written by
Jon Hegreness
REALTOR / Associate Broker, Howe Realty. AZ License BR540940000. 24 years in Phoenix Valley residential real estate.
I am a full-time Valley broker, not a call center. If anything here raised a question about your own move, ask me and you get a straight answer from the person who wrote this, every time.
Common questions
- Should I sell my current home first or buy the next one first?
- It depends on your finances and your tolerance for risk and disruption. I lay out both paths with their trade-offs and help you pick the one that fits. There are also tools to avoid moving twice, and I will explain those.
- How do I know what my home will sell for?
- I pull the live comparable sales for your home and give you a defensible number, then we map it against the cost of the next home so you can see the whole move clearly.
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