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A Smarter Way Into a New Home – TRADE

Letting go of a home you’ve lived in for years is very difficult — even when it no longer fits your needs. Maybe the kitchen is outdated, the bathrooms need a full gut job, or the flooring has seen better days. You’d love a brand-new home, but the idea of spending thousands to get your current home market-ready… only to then deal with showings, repairs, and negotiations? That’s exhausting just to think about.

 

In 2010 we started our Home Trade Program—a smarter, simpler way to transition from the home you’re in to the one you actually want.

How It Works:

If your current home is valued under $500,000 and you’ve built some equity over the years, we can work with you to purchase your home directly—no listings, no updates, and no open houses. You simply trade it in, apply your equity toward your brand-new home, and move in with peace of mind—often with a permanent rate below 6%.

A Real-Life Example:

John and Jane had been in their home for 15 years. They owed $150,000 but knew their house needed serious updating to compete in today’s market. Local realtors told them it might sell for $499,000—but only after putting in close to $50,000 in updates and time-consuming work.

One weekend, they wandered into one of our open houses “just to look.” But they fell in love with a newly built home in our community—and that changed everything.

Here’s what happened next:

· We bought their existing home for $425,000 as-is.

· No repairs, no contingencies, no hassle.

· They took $275,000 in equity, combined it with our builder/lender incentives, and moved into their new home.

· Best of all, they locked in a 5.75% permanent interest rate, securing long-term savings and peace of mind.

Why Consider a Trade?

· Skip the home prep and listing process

· Avoid costly upgrades or renovations

· Use your equity to buy new

· Lock in a competitive interest rate under 6%

· Move when you’re ready

If you’ve been sitting on equity and dreaming of a change—but the process of selling feels overwhelming—a trade could be your perfect next step.

Reach out to learn more about homes available now and whether your home qualifies for our trade program. [email protected]

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