When you need more room
Moving Up to a Larger Home in Georgetown, Round Rock and Austin
A home office, a guest suite, a bigger yard or simply more breathing room. We help you sell the home you have and buy the one you need, with a plan that keeps both moves on track.
More space starts with a clear plan
Most move up buyers are selling and buying at the same time. The equity in your current home often funds the down payment on the next one, so pricing, timing and financing all need to work together. We map out both sides before you commit to either.
What space do you need?
Extra bedrooms, a dedicated office, room for visiting relatives, a larger lot or a three car garage. We help you rank priorities so the search stays focused.
Resale or new construction?
A larger resale home may offer mature trees and an established neighborhood. New construction may offer more choice and newer systems. We compare both honestly.
What order makes sense?
Sell first, buy first or close both on the same day. The right sequence depends on your equity, your lender and how much flexibility you want.
The Thence House approach
Two moves, one plan
1. Price the current home
We review recent nearby sales and condition to estimate your equity, and suggest which updates are worth making before you list.
2. Talk with a lender
Your lender can explain how the sale affects your purchase. We keep a short list of respected local lenders and will introduce you on request. The choice is always yours.
3. Define the next home
We narrow neighborhoods, floor plans and lot sizes around how your household lives now and expects to live in the years ahead.
4. Choose the sequence
We compare a contingent offer, a short lease back after your sale, bridge financing your lender may offer, or a coordinated same day closing.
5. List and shop
We prepare and market your home while touring larger homes or new construction communities with you.
6. Close both
We track deadlines on both transactions with the title companies and lenders so moving day arrives as planned.
Bigger home, bigger costs
Look past the price
A larger home usually brings a larger property tax bill, higher insurance and utility costs, and sometimes higher HOA dues or a MUD tax. Comparing the total monthly cost of each home you consider keeps the move comfortable long after closing.
This is general information, not financial advice. Buyers should confirm loan options with their lender and verify tax rates, HOA dues and insurance costs for each specific property.
Questions worth asking
- How much equity will the current home likely provide?
- Will a contingent offer be competitive for the homes you like?
- Do you need a guest suite, an office or a room for a hobby?
- How much yard do you want to maintain?
- What is the combined tax rate, including any MUD?
- How will commute times change from the new address?
- Which school district serves the address? Buyers should confirm boundaries with the district.
Where to look
City guides and new construction
Our guides cover home styles, price points and what is nearby. Prices and inventory change quickly, so buyers should verify current listings and costs before making a decision.
The team behind the guidance
Who you will work with
Thence House Group is sisters Ursula Whitworth and Caroline Kissel, brokered by Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty. Both have called Austin home since the 1970s. Ursula lives in Georgetown and knows the northern communities closely, with extensive experience in residential and new home sales. Caroline was born and raised in Austin and brings extensive project management experience, which keeps two transactions running smoothly at once. They handle every transaction together.
Move up questions
How do I buy a bigger house before selling mine?
Common options include a bridge loan or other financing that does not depend on the sale, a contingent offer, or using savings for the down payment. Each has costs and tradeoffs, so buyers should review them with their lender before making an offer.
What is a home sale contingency?
It is a contract term that makes your purchase depend on selling your current home. In Texas, it is added with an addendum to the purchase contract. It protects the buyer, but some sellers see it as less certain, so it can make an offer less competitive in a busy market.
How do I know how much equity I have in my home?
Equity is roughly your home’s likely sale price minus your mortgage balance and other liens, before selling costs. A pricing opinion based on recent nearby sales gives a more realistic estimate than online value tools.
Should I build or buy a larger home?
Building offers more choice and newer systems but usually takes longer and may involve lot premiums and upgrade costs. Buying a resale home can be faster and may come with an established neighborhood. Your timeline and priorities decide which fits better.
What is a bridge loan?
A bridge loan is short term financing that uses equity in your current home to help buy the next one before the first sale closes. Terms and availability vary by lender, so buyers should compare costs carefully.
Keep exploring
Related guides
Ready for more room?
Tell us about your current home and what you need next. We will help you plan both moves.
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Thence House Group is Ursula Whitworth and Caroline Kissel, brokered by Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty.