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Writing · Published October 26, 2026

What It Really Costs to Move Up to a Bigger Home in San Diego

By CC Summerfield

When homeowners start thinking about a bigger home, most do quick math. My house is worth this. The new one costs that. The difference is what it will take. That number is almost never the real one. A move up has costs on both sides of the transaction, and the one that surprises people most shows up every year after you move in. What comes out when you sell Your sale price is not what you take home. Five things come out first:

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