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Discover Your Best Options with Our Free 'Stay vs. Move' Calculator

As a Managing Broker at Coldwell Banker Danforth, I bring over 25 years of experience in the Seattle and Everett real estate markets to help you make well-informed decisions about your home. Are you trying to decide whether it's better to stay in your current home or move to a new one? Access our complimentary 'Stay vs. Move' Calculator to evaluate your options like a professional. Simply fill out a brief form with your name and email, and you'll receive an email with a download link for the worksheet. Analyze your situation at your leisure and feel free to reach out with any questions!

How It Works


Your Path to Informed Decision Making in 3 Simple Steps

Step 1:

Download the Worksheet


Get Started Right Away

Begin by providing your name and email address in the form below. You’ll instantly receive our 'Stay vs. Move' Calculator in your inbox. This tool is your first step towards making an informed real estate decision.

Step 2:

Fill Out the Worksheet


Input Your Data


Once you download the worksheet, you'll find two sections to fill out: the STAY Scenario and the MOVE Scenario. Input details such as your current loan balance, home market value, and anticipated appreciation to see how staying compares financially to moving. Two Scenarios below.

STAY Scenario:


  • Current Loan Balance

  • Months in Loan Remaining

  • Current Interest Rate

  • Home Current Market Value

  • Anticipated Annual Appreciation %

  • Monthly Payment

MOVE Scenario:


  • Target Property Market Value

  • Loan Amount

  • Months in Loan

  • Interest Rate

  • Anticipated Annual Appreciation %

  • Monthly Payment

The calculator will analyze the financial impact of appreciation minus the cost of interest for both scenarios

Step 3: Analyze Your Options

Understand Your Financial Future

The 'Stay vs. Move' Calculator not only provides immediate financial comparisons but also projects future gains or losses. For instance, if the market value gain in one year is $30,000 but the interest costs $10,000, you're still seeing a $20,000 gain. Remember, these projections are cumulative, so each year builds on the previous one, offering you a nuanced view of how your decision unfolds over time.

It's essential to consider all the benefits of either staying or moving. For example, a move might cost more initially but could save you money in commute costs or increase productivity in a new space. This tool gives you the numerical data but integrating your personal and lifestyle factors into this decision is crucial.

Mortgage Scenario Analysis

Mortgage Scenario Analysis

STAY Scenario
Current Loan Balance
Months in Loan Remaining
Current Interest Rate
Home Current Market Value
Anticipated Annual Appreciation %
Monthly Payment
YEAR 1
Cumulative Interest Paid $6,650
Anticipated Market Value $824,000
MOVE Scenario
Target Property Market Value
Loan Amount
Months in Loan
Interest Rate
Anticipated Annual Appreciation %
Monthly Payment
YEAR 1
Cumulative Interest Paid $80,600
Anticipated Market Value $1,339,000
Analysis
YEAR 1
Gain in STAY Scenario $17,350
Gain in MOVE Scenario -$41,600
BENEFIT TO MOVE -$58,950
It is important to weigh ALL the benefits of staying versus going against the cost and benefits of moving. For example, if the benefit to move is -$10,000 in year 1, consider how much time or money a decreased commute as a result of that move would be worth. How much will an improved space make you more productive? How much will less yard save you in landscaping expenses? This tool gives you just one of these factors to weigh, and it is important to look into the future.

Who's This Perfect For


Whether you're contemplating significant changes to your living situation or just curious about what your future could hold, our 'Stay vs. Move' Calculator is designed with a variety of homeowners in mind. Find out if this tool is perfect for you:

Current Homeowners

Are you evaluating whether to invest in major renovations or move to a home that better fits your needs? This tool can guide you through the financial implications of each decision.


Growing Families

Need more space for your expanding family? Determine if upgrading your current home or moving to a larger one makes financial sense.


Downsizers


Considering a smaller home for your next stage in life? Weigh the costs and benefits of selling your current house and moving to a more manageable space.


Relocation Considerers


Thinking about relocating for work, family, or lifestyle reasons? Explore how moving impacts your finances compared to staying and adjusting your current home.


Financially Savvy Homeowners


Are you maximizing your home’s value? Use our calculator to see if it's more profitable to stay put or sell and invest in a new property.


Retirement Planners


For those nearing retirement and deciding between adjusting their current home to fit their retirement lifestyle or moving to a new home that may offer better convenience and accessibility.


Start Your Real Estate Journey Now!

Sage Sanders

Managing Broker

Coldwell Banker Danforth Seattle & Everett

425-333-1315


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