House Match: Trading Up

When your family (or income) has outgrown your home, it's time to go bigger and better.

By Geoff Williams and Annalisa Burgos, FrontDoor.com | Published: 10/07/2009

THE NEIGHBORHOODS AND AREAS FOR YOU

Depending on your situation, trading up can mean moving from a small condo to a 2,000-square-foot, single-family home or leaving the 3,000-square-foot, single-family home in the suburbs for a luxury penthouse loft in the downtown area.

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Perhaps it means buying a luxury home in the most elite neighborhood in the city or custom building a home. Or it could mean owning waterfront property.

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No matter what your budget, be careful that you don't overpay for a place just because you can afford it. Look at the comparables and determine the home's market value. Research the neighborhood and school districts.

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House Match: What Kind of House Fits You?

• Starting Out: Buying Your First Place
• Trading Up: Buying a Bigger and Better Place
• Downsizing to the Right Fit
• Enjoying the Good Life With a Second Home

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