How to think clearly when you want less house without losing control
If you are thinking about simplifying your next move, the real question is whether the market gives you enough room to sell well and buy carefully. My answer is that you need a plan for both sides before you make the leap. In Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, recent conditions favored sellers, with only 1.25 months of supply, but the same limited selection can make the replacement home harder to secure if you wait too long to prepare.
Get clear on what you are willing to leave behind and what you will not compromise on. Price your current property with the active-versus-sold gap in mind, because the fast movers are setting the tone. Then preview likely replacement options early, even if your move is still taking shape. A smaller next chapter works best when the sequence is planned before the market forces it. That is the difference between simplifying and scrambling.
