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!
Your Path to Informed Decision Making in 3 Simple Steps
Step 1:
Download the Worksheet
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
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
Step 3: Analyze Your Options
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.
STAY Scenario | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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YEAR 1 | |
Gain in STAY Scenario | $17,350 |
Gain in MOVE Scenario | -$41,600 |
BENEFIT TO MOVE | -$58,950 |
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