Allen · Trading Up
Trading up in Allen
Selling your first home and buying the next with one timeline, so you're never stuck in between.
Trading up in Allen
Trading up in Allen means paying for location: more house while keeping the short drive down US 75. Because new single-family construction is scarce here, a move-up home in Allen is usually resale.
Two moves, one plan
I lay out when to list, when to buy and when to close. Your current home gets three pricing strategies, a staging consultation, professional and drone photos, a listing video, Coming Soon and ads targeting the local market around the listing. See trading up.
Next step
Plan your move or call (469) 693-3839. More on Allen neighborhoods, or go back home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there new move-up homes in Allen?
New single-family construction is scarce; most move-up homes are resale.
Should I stay in Allen or move north?
Allen keeps the commute short; McKinney and Frisco offer newer homes.
Can you plan both moves?
Yes, on one timeline.
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What trading up looks like in Allen
Homes from the 1960s to today on US 75 next to Plano, with Allen Premium Outlets and a big football tradition.
- The homes
- Built from the 1960s to today. With little land left and prices up, most new construction now is townhomes.
- Getting around
- Right on US 75 and next to Plano, so the commute to Dallas is shorter than from further north.
- Nearby
- Lots of amenities: parks, entertainment and restaurants, plus Allen Premium Outlets. Allen is known for its high school football program and its very large stadium.
- The trade-off
- Buyers give up newer single-family construction and pay a higher price point.
Trading Up: keep exploring
Ready to make your move with Terri Egstad Real Estate?