How to Be a Move-Up Buyer: Upgrade from Your Starter Home

You’ve built equity, settled into your first home, and now… it’s starting to feel a little tight. Maybe you’re expecting a baby, working from home more, or just ready for something bigger and better.

But selling and buying at the same time? That can feel overwhelming.

This live webinar breaks down everything you need to know to move up from your starter home—step by step. You’ll walk away with a clear strategy to make your next move confidently, even in today’s market.

Join Eric Gute, Local Columbus REALTOR®, and Tim Schilling, Loan Officer with Cross Country Mortgage, for a one-hour webinar that breaks down how to move up to your next home with a clear, step-by-step plan.

🚀 What You’ll Learn

✅ How to unlock your home’s equity and use it strategically for your next purchase
✅ The best timing strategies so you’re not stuck paying two mortgages
✅ Financing options for move-up buyers (bridge loans, HELOCs, contingent vs. non-contingent offers)
✅ How to prep your current home for top dollar
✅ What to know about today’s market and how move-up buyers are succeeding right now

👥 Who This Webinar Is For

-Homeowners who love their first home but are ready for more space

-Growing families who need extra bedrooms, yard space, or a home office

-Anyone who’s curious how to “move up” without the stress or financial risk