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Move-Up Buyer Calculator

Selling one home and buying the next. Net proceeds after selling costs and loan payoff, the new payment, and an honest read on what giving up a low locked-in rate costs you.

Current Home

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Estimated current market value.

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Your current PITI or P&I payment — used for the before/after comparison.

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Agent commissions + closing costs. Typically 5–6%.

New Home

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Leave at $0 if no HOA.

Down Payment Source

Net Proceeds from Sale

$143,000

Home value: $450,000Payoff: $280,000Selling costs: $27,000

Today → After You Move

Today

$2,100/mo

Current payment

Home value$450,000
Mortgage balance$280,000
Equity$170,000
+$2,064
/mo

After You Move

$4,164/mo

New total payment

New home price$650,000
Down payment$143,000 (22.0%)
New loan$507,000
LTV78.0%

New Monthly Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest
$3,330.63
Property Tax
$666.67
Homeowners Insurance
$166.67
Total Monthly Payment$4,163.97

Payment Change

+$2,064

+98.3% higher

New LTV

78.0%

Down Payment

$143,000

22.0% of price

Sale Proceeds Summary

Sale price$450,000
Remaining mortgage payoff−$280,000
Selling costs (6%)−$27,000
Net proceeds$143,000
Used for down payment−$143,000

This calculator provides estimates for planning purposes only. Actual sale proceeds, closing costs, and mortgage terms will vary. Work with a real estate agent and licensed loan officer for accurate figures.

The short answer

Should I sell my house and buy a bigger one?

The deciding factor is usually the rate you would give up. Trading a 3% mortgage for a current-market rate can raise your payment sharply even when you have substantial equity. This calculator shows net proceeds after selling costs and payoff, the new payment, and the cost of losing the old rate.

Run your numbers with us

A calculator gives you an estimate. A conversation gives you the number you can actually plan around — David and Bri will walk you through it down to the decimal.