(Falling in love with a home is great—until it leaves you financially stretched too thin)
Selling your current home is only part of the journey. The other part—and just as important—is figuring out where you’re going next and making sure you’re not walking into a situation that’ll leave you stressed, overextended, or regretting the move.
Unless you’re selling due to financial hardship (and if that’s the case, House Karma has support programs to help), you’re probably planning to buy another home. So here’s the big question:
Is that next home realistically affordable—not just now, but long term?
We’ve seen it happen too many times:
A seller finds a beautiful home, falls in love, and rushes into it—only to find the monthly payment, taxes, insurance, utilities, or even commute is more than they expected. Suddenly, that dream home becomes a financial burden.
House Karma Tip:
Think through both sides of the transaction before you list your current home.
- Can you comfortably afford the next home, including taxes, insurance, and maintenance?
- Have you factored in moving costs, deposits, and relocation expenses?
- Are you moving for the right reasons, or just chasing an emotional high?
At House Karma, we help with both ends of your move. We’ll walk you through not just the sale of your current home—but help you evaluate and plan for your next one, too. We even offer access to discounts, programs, and a trusted partner network to help make your next move smoother and more affordable.
