If you need more room, the smartest move is separating asking prices from actual closings.
Trying to decide whether a bigger move makes sense right now can feel expensive before you even start. My read is that in Bruce Township, MI, you need to judge this market by what homes actually closed for last month, not just by what sellers hoped to get, because a typical closed price was $355,000 while the typical active asking price sat at $1,042,000.
That gap matters. In Bruce Township, MI over the previous 30 days, a typical closed sale came in at $355,000, recent offers landed at 96.7% of asking, and a typical sale took 72 days. I would treat that as a market where patience and price discipline still matter.
For someone thinking about moving up, the practical question is not whether larger homes exist. It is whether the payment jump matches the value you're getting. Last month there were 14 active homes, the typical active asking price was $1,042,000, and only 3 homes closed. That small number of closings tells me you cannot lean on broad averages alone. You need to compare your current home's likely sale position against the specific homes you would actually want to buy, because the spread between active pricing and closed pricing is wide.
Start by setting a firm monthly payment ceiling before you tour anything. Then narrow your search to homes where the asking price still leaves room for negotiation, since recent closings averaged 96.7% of asking. Finally, get your current home's pricing plan mapped out early, because a typical sale timeline of 72 days last month can affect how safely you make your next move.
