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This Is A Good Time To Trade Up

Written by Sandra Wilken

Topic: Real EstatePublished February 4, 2011
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There’s never been a better time to make a big move. Size, neighborhood and luxury are all factors to consider when upgrading your home.

There is no better time to make a big move. Size, neighborhood and luxury are all factors to consider when upgrading your home. There are tons of reasons to trade up from your current home into your dream home, and Scottsdale luxury homes offer a lot of fantastic opportunities. Here are some of the factors to consider when deciding whether to trade up in your lifestyle:

  • The family is growing. If your family is growing, it may be time to move into your dream home to raise your family. Choosing from Scottsdale luxury homes can be a great decision when you have a family that's in the growth mode.
  • Desire for a good school district. Many people with children move to put their children in a better school district. Don’t sacrifice your dream home just for the location. Look at Scottsdale luxury homes to find your dream home and discover that it is also in an outstanding school district.
  • Desire to live in a better neighborhood. If your current neighborhood leaves something to be desired, consider looking at Scottsdale luxury homes for your next home. You may just find your dream home in a magnificent neighborhood complete with amenities you hadn't planned on.
  • You can get more house for the money in today's market. While selling your house right now and taking a loss may seem like a bad idea, now is also the time to get your dream home for a lot less than it may have cost just a few years ago. A house that may have gone for $1,750,000 a few years ago might be $975,000 now, so you’ll get a great deal – and your dream home as well.

Bear in mind that purchasing your second home can be drastically different than purchasing your first home. You’ll want to make sure you’re working with a well qualified agent who can prevent miscommunication. Since you’re buying and selling at the same time, you’ll need to either find temporary housing or carry two mortgages – are you prepared to take these steps to achieve your goal? With the right help, it will be worth it to purchase your dream home at this time. This could very well be the perfect time to trade up into one of many Scottsdale luxury homes. Don't miss this opportunity.

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Founded in 1995, Sandra Wilken Luxury Properties was first recognized for representing major Luxury Homes Scottsdale, including Red Rock and Gainey Ranch. She is one of the top real estate agents in Scottsdale. In recent years S.W.L.P. has grown to service Arizona's most prestigious communities in the Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Biltmore area of Phoenix.

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