Celina · Trading Up
Trading up to Celina
Selling your first home and buying the next with one timeline, so you're never stuck in between.
Trading up in Celina
Trading up in Celina gets you more new house for the money than Prosper or Frisco, in master-planned communities with parks and amenities. The trade is time in the car and a town that's still building.
Timing a sale with a build
I plan both sides so your current home sells in step with the new home's closing. Your current home gets three pricing strategies, staging advice, professional and drone photos, a listing video, Coming Soon and ads targeting the local market around the listing. See trading up.
Celina or Prosper?
Prosper is closer in, with a higher price point. Celina gives you newer homes for less and a charming downtown square, with a longer commute down Preston Road.
Next step
Plan your move or call (469) 693-3839. More on Celina neighborhoods, or go back home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why trade up to Celina?
More new house for the money than Prosper or Frisco.
How do I time my sale with a new build?
I plan both sides together around a realistic closing date.
What's the trade-off?
A longer commute and years of nearby construction.
Celina
What trading up looks like in Celina
New construction and master-planned communities off Preston Road, with a charming downtown square.
- The homes
- Master-planned communities and new construction; one of the fastest-growing areas in North Texas.
- Why people choose it
- Often buyers who would like to live in Prosper but find the prices there out of reach. Celina is known for its high school football and sports programs, and the town turns out to cheer on its teams.
- Schools
- Celina ISD.
- Getting around
- Preston Road (SH 289) and the Dallas North Tollway extension. Commutes run a little longer, mostly down Preston Road.
- Nearby
- A charming downtown square with a few more restaurants than Prosper's, including Tender Smokehouse, a well-known barbecue spot on the square.
- The trade-off
- Buyers give up easy access to highways, shopping and entertainment. Celina covers a lot of land and will be building out for years, so expect construction around you for a while.
Trading Up: keep exploring
Ready to make your move with Terri Egstad Real Estate?