[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f2sc3787g6w9cu":3,"$f2emv3tus0uf1":38,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":42},{"item":4,"previous":26,"next":32},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":9,"isInfographic":14,"categories":15,"isVideo":14,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":24,"updatedAt":25},15708,"what-are-the-real-reasons-you-want-to-move-right-now","What Are the Real Reasons You Want To Move Right Now?","\u003Cp>If you're considering selling your house right now, it's likely because something in your life has changed.\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231017\u002F20231018-What-are-the-real-reasons-you-want-to-move-right-now.png","\u003Cp>If you're considering \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F15\u002Fplenty-of-buyers-are-still-active-today-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">selling your house\u003C\u002Fa> right now, it's likely because something in your life has changed. And while things like mortgage rates play a big role in your decision, you don’t want that to overshadow why you thought about \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F14\u002Fwhere-are-people-moving-today-and-why\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">making a move\u003C\u002Fa> in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It’s true \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F16\u002Fare-higher-mortgage-rates-here-to-stay\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mortgage rates\u003C\u002Fa> are higher right now, and that has an impact on affordability. As a result, some homeowners are deciding they’ll wait to sell because they don’t want to move and have a higher mortgage rate on their next home.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But your lifestyle and your changing needs matter, too. As a recent article from \u003Cem>Realtor.com\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.realtor.com\u002Fadvice\u002Fsell\u002Fshould-i-sell-my-house-now-reasons-to-list-times-to-wait\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">says\u003C\u002Fa>:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>No matter what interest rates and home prices do next, sometimes homeowners just have to move\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>—due to a new job, new baby, divorce, death, or some other major life change.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>Here are a few of the most common reasons people choose to sell today. You may find any one of these resonates with you and may be reason enough to move, even today.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Relocation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Some of the things that can motivate a move to a new area include \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F22\u002Fhow-remote-work-helps-with-your-house-hunt-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">changing jobs\u003C\u002Fa>, a desire to be closer to friends and \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F10\u002Fare-grandparents-moving-to-be-closer-to-their-grandkids\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">loved ones\u003C\u002Fa>, wanting to live in your ideal location, or just looking for a change in scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For example, if you just landed your \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F20\u002Fremote-work-is-changing-how-some-buyers-search-for-their-dream-homes\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">dream job\u003C\u002Fa> in another state, you may be thinking about selling your current home and moving for work.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Upgrading \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Many homeowners decide to sell to move into a larger home. This is especially common when there’s a need for more room to entertain, a home office or gym, or additional bedrooms to accommodate a growing number of loved ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For example, if you’re living in a condo and your household is growing, it may be time to find a home that better fits those needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Downsizing\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Homeowners may also decide to sell because someone’s moved out of the home recently and there’s now more space than needed. It could also be that they’ve recently \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F11\u002Fplanning-to-retire-your-equity-can-help-you-make-a-move\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">retired\u003C\u002Fa> or are ready for a change.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For example, you’ve just kicked off your retirement and you want to move somewhere warmer with less house to maintain. A different home may be better suited for your new lifestyle.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Change in Relationship Status \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Divorce, separation, or marriage are other common reasons individuals sell.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For example, if you’ve recently separated, it may be difficult to still live under one roof. Selling and getting a place of your own may be a better option.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Health Concerns\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>If a homeowner faces mobility challenges or health issues that require specific living arrangements or modifications, they might sell their house to find one that works better for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For example, you may be looking to sell your house and use the proceeds to help pay for a unit in an assisted-living facility.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With higher mortgage rates and \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F11\u002Fthe-latest-expert-forecasts-for-home-prices-in-2023\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">rising prices\u003C\u002Fa>, there are some \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F19\u002Fyour-home-equity-can-offset-affordability-challenges\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">affordability challenges\u003C\u002Fa> right now – but your needs and your lifestyle matter too. As a recent article from\u003Cem> Bankrate\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bankrate.com\u002Freal-estate\u002Fshould-i-sell-my-house-now-or-wait\u002F#sell-now\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">says\u003C\u002Fa>:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“Deciding whether it’s the right time to sell your home is a very personal choice. There are numerous important questions to consider, both financial and lifestyle-based, before putting your home on the market. . . . \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Your future plans and goals should be a significant part of the equation . . .\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>","\u003Cp>If you want to sell your house and find a new one that better fits your needs, \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F10\u002F09\u002Fkey-skills-you-need-your-listing-agent-to-have\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">let’s connect\u003C\u002Fa>. That way, you’ll have someone to guide you through the process and help you find a home that works for you.\u003C\u002Fp>",false,[16,20],{"id":17,"name":18,"slug":19},6,"For Sellers","sellers",{"id":21,"name":22,"slug":23},35,"Mortgage Rates","mortgage-rates","2023-10-18T10:30:00Z","2023-10-18T10:30:28Z",{"id":27,"slug":28,"title":29,"featuredImage":30,"publishedAt":31,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},15665,"how-buying-a-multi-generational-home-helps-with-affordability-today","How Buying a Multi-Generational Home Helps with Affordability Today","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231013\u002F20231017-How-Buying-a-Multi-Generational-Home-Helps-with-Affordability-Today.png","2023-10-17T10:30:00Z",{"id":33,"slug":34,"title":35,"featuredImage":36,"publishedAt":37,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},15736,"the-risks-of-selling-your-house-on-your-own","The Risks of Selling Your House on Your Own","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20231018\u002F20231019-The-Risks-of-Selling-Your-House-on-Your-Own.png","2023-10-19T10:30:00Z",{"cover":39,"open":40,"shareSpread":41},"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Cover-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Spread-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Magazine-original.png",[43,47,51,52,56,60,64,68,72,73,77,81,85,89,93,97,101,105,109,113,117,121,125,129,133,137,141,145,149,153],{"id":44,"name":45,"slug":46},1,"Uncategorized","uncategorized",{"id":48,"name":49,"slug":50},5,"For Buyers","buyers",{"id":17,"name":18,"slug":19},{"id":53,"name":54,"slug":55},7,"Foreclosures","foreclosures",{"id":57,"name":58,"slug":59},8,"Infographics","infographics",{"id":61,"name":62,"slug":63},9,"Home Prices","home-prices",{"id":65,"name":66,"slug":67},11,"First-Time Buyers","first-time-buyers",{"id":69,"name":70,"slug":71},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":21,"name":22,"slug":23},{"id":74,"name":75,"slug":76},38,"Move-Up","move-up",{"id":78,"name":79,"slug":80},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":82,"name":83,"slug":84},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":86,"name":87,"slug":88},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":90,"name":91,"slug":92},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":94,"name":95,"slug":96},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":98,"name":99,"slug":100},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":102,"name":103,"slug":104},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":106,"name":107,"slug":108},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":110,"name":111,"slug":112},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":118,"name":119,"slug":120},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":122,"name":123,"slug":124},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":126,"name":127,"slug":128},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips",{"id":130,"name":131,"slug":132},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":134,"name":135,"slug":136},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":138,"name":139,"slug":140},326,"Equity","equity",{"id":142,"name":143,"slug":144},327,"Forecasts","forecasts",{"id":146,"name":147,"slug":148},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips",{"id":150,"name":151,"slug":152},339,"Expired\u002FWithdrawn\u002FCanceled","expiredwithdrawncanceled",{"id":154,"name":155,"slug":156},340,"Price It Right\u002FOverpricing","price-it-rightoverpricing"]