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    Should I Move or Stay Put?    
    Understand the financial impact in 10 years if you move from your current home, into a new home. Will my equity grow faster? Can I recover from all the transaction costs? How will my monthly bills change?    
       
       
       
    Instructions: Fill in the 'Yellow' fields, then review the 'Summary'.    
                 
    Option 1: Stay put in your home    
                 
      Current Home Value Information        
        Market Value (Expected Sale Price)      
        Mortgage Balance      
        Annual property value growth rate*      
        *US & Canada 20+ year growth ranges from 2-6% depending on your location.    
                 
      Current Mortgage Financing        
        Mortgage Rate      
        Amortization Period (yrs)      
                 
      Current Annual Expenses        
        Property Taxes      
        Utilities      
        Management Expenses      
        Basic Maintenance & Repair Estimate      
        Home Insurance      
        Other Annual Expenses      
                 
      One-time Costs if you choose to Stay        
        Major Repairs      
        Renovations      
                 
      Realtor Fees if you Sell        
        Realtor Commission % when Selling*      
        *The realtor fees are paid out from the proceeds of your sale. Therefore, the fees increase your new mortgage.      
                 
                 
    Option 2: Move to a new home    
                 
      Future Home - Purchase Information        
        Expected Purchase Price      
        Additional Down Payment      
        Mortgage Insurance (if required)      
                 
      Expected Mortgage Financing        
        Mortgage Rate      
        Amortization Period (yrs)      
                 
      Transaction Costs involved with Moving        
        Legal & Regulatory fees      
        Moving Expenses      
        Home Inspection      
        Land / Property Transfer Tax*      
        *Check your local government guidelines.        
                 
      One-time Repair and Renovation Costs        
        Major Repairs      
        Renovations      
                 
      Property value growth rate (new home)      
                 
      Future Annual Expense Estimates        
             
             
             
             
             
             
                 
                 
    Assumptions that apply to both scenarios    
                 
      Annual Growth Rates Rate      
      Property taxes      
      Utilities      
      Management      
      Maintenance & Repair      
           
      Inflation Rate      
      Investment Return rate / Discount rate      
                 
    Move or Stay Cost-Benefit Summary  
                           
      Key Points    
      1)    
      2)    
         
                           
      1. Equity Summary at Year 10    
                           
        Expenses and Growth Areas Option 1   Option 2   Difference if you Move    
        Stay Put   Move      
                   
        Starting Equity     $0    
        Less Expenses              
          Realtor Fees        
          Moving Transaction Costs        
          Repairs and Renovations        
          Recurring Expenses        
          Mortgage Interest        
        Plus Equity Growth              
          Property Appreciation        
          Mortgage Principal        
        Net Equity at Year 10        
                           
                           
    Full details are available in the 'Detailed Results' section.

This business case serves as a starting point for your analysis. You should carefully evaluate your assumptions and current market conditions. Review this with your financial advisor or accountant to help you make a decision. 
 
     
     
     
                           
 
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    Business case impacts when deciding to Stay or Move  
    Each numbered item has the details expanded further below.

This analysis provides directional guidance. You should review these decisions in detail with your financial advisor or accountant.
   
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    1 Estimated Transaction Costs related to your Move          
      Moving Expenses Upfront $          
           
           
           
      Land Transfer Tax        
      This amount will be added to your new mortgage.    
      Total        
                     
         
    2 Recurring Annual Cash Flow Change if you Move (First year estimate)  
           
      Recurring Cash Flow Items Stay $ Move $ Change $      
      Mortgage Principal      
      Mortgage Interest      
           
           
           
           
           
           
      Total        
                     
         
    3 STAY - Personal Equity change over 10 years            
           
      Change in Personal Equity if you Stay Stay @ Year 1 @ Year 5 @ Year 10    
      Home Value    
      Mortgage Balance    
      Home Equity    
      Major Repairs and Renovations      
      Cumulative Expenses for Staying      
      Net Personal Equity if you Stay    
                     
         
    4 MOVE - Personal Equity change over 10 years  
           
      Change in Personal Equity if you Move @Move Date @ Year 1 @ Year 5 @ Year 10    
      New Home Value    
      Realtor Fees (added to Mortgage)          
      Mortgage Balance    
      Home Equity Changes if you Move    
         
      Cumulative Expenses if you Move      
      Major Repairs and Renovations      
      Net Personal Equity if you Move    
                     
         
    5 Return on Investment (Difference in ROI if you Move vs. Stay)  
           
      Annualized ROI for Moving @Yr 1 @Yr 5 @Yr 10      
      Straight Line      
           
                     
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