Direct property swap
Two owners may consider exchanging properties, with cash or financing used to address differences in value. A willing match is not guaranteed.
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Explore a House Trade or Coordinated Move
A direct property swap is only one possibility. Depending on the properties, owners, financing, taxes, title, timing, and locations, a better solution may be a coordinated sale and purchase or another professionally structured transaction.
- Property-specific review
- Domestic or international inquiry
- No guaranteed match
Possible structures
Start with the outcome, then choose the structure
House-trade language can describe several different transactions. Legal, tax, financing, title, valuation, and brokerage requirements should be reviewed by the appropriate qualified professionals.
Coordinated sale and purchase
A conventional sale and separate purchase may achieve the same move with clearer financing, pricing, and market exposure.
1031 exchange
Investment-property owners may explore a tax-deferred exchange with a qualified intermediary and their own legal and tax advisers. Personal residences generally follow different rules.
International inquiry
Cross-border transactions can add currency, tax, title, residency, financing, and local-law questions that require qualified advice in each jurisdiction.
A clear process
What happens next
- 1
Describe both sides
Tell us what you own, what you want, acceptable locations, estimated values, property use, financing needs, and timing.
- 2
Review feasibility
Consider ownership, title, liens, valuations, taxes, insurance, financing, brokerage, and whether a direct match is realistic.
- 3
Choose the workable path
If a direct trade is not practical, a coordinated sale and purchase or another structure may still meet the underlying goal.
Know before you decide
A trade is not automatically simpler
Each property still needs independent due diligence. Inspections, title review, valuation, financing, disclosures, insurance, closing documents, and professional advice may be required on both sides.
Know before you decide
Current opportunities must be confirmed
Property availability and owner interest can change. USA Houses should confirm every proposed trade or featured opportunity before publishing it or introducing the parties.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does USA Houses guarantee a matching property owner?
No. A direct match depends on two owners accepting the properties, values, terms, timing, and required professional reviews.
Can a mortgage be involved?
Possibly, but existing liens and new financing must be addressed with lenders, title professionals, and closing professionals. Do not assume a mortgage transfers with the property.
Is a house trade automatically a 1031 exchange?
No. Section 1031 has specific federal tax requirements and generally concerns qualifying investment or business real property. Consult a qualified intermediary and tax adviser before acting.
Next step
Start a house-trade inquiry
Describe the property you own and the property or outcome you want. This begins a review; it does not list a property or guarantee a trade.
The secure request form loads only when you choose it.
Complete resource
Continue with the detailed guide
The sections below retain and reorganize the substantive material from the established USAHouses.com page. Listings, incentives, rates, laws, programs, market figures, and availability can change; verify current details before acting.
Trade Your Home · Skip the Double Move
Trade Your Current Home Toward Your Next One
House trades let you move up without the sell-then-buy scramble — existing homes included. Tell us about your property to see your options.
Start your house trade
No fees, no obligation — see your trade options first.
This is the launch pad for House Trades online.
When you want to sell your home so that you can purchase another one, you may wish to consider a house trade. This is why HouseTrades.com exists, and for now is here at USAHouses.com/house-trades
USAHouses.com allows property owners to list house trades, or a property swap, home exchange, 1031 exchange, whether in the US for both properties, or an international property trade. Ready to submit yours now?Click here.
FEATURED LISTING:
Luxury condo in Manila Philippines Available for Sale or For Trade
A property owner wants to either trade or sell their property in the Philippines for one in the USA or $110,000 USD.
Pricing & Trade Details:
- List Price: $110,000 USD (or 6.5 million PHP)
Great location minutes from Makati, the business and entertainment area of Manila Philippines. This Mandaluyong City Tivoli Condo is on the 24th floor with incredible city view and which includes a nearby canal. The unit is a two bedroom one bath with a living room and small kitchen. It has 51 square meters (m²) which is approximately 550 square feet (sf). It has tile and hardwood flooring.
It’s all in a resort like atmosphere with large tropical oasis pool. The HOA fees are low at approximately $100 per month US dollars, which includes access to the fitness equipment, the movie room and other amenities. The cost of living in Manila is low with great food, plenty of shopping, malls and friendly English speaking people everywhere this unit is freshly painted and ready for immediate move-in. The list price is 6.5 million Philippine pesos or US$110,000 will trade for property in the USA or other desirable location.
Pictures of Tivoli Condo Mandaluyong Luxury Home For Sale or open to House Trades
The primary focus for this unique offering is house trades — it could be a property swap, home exchange, real estate trade, or an international property trade. Basically if you want to give someone your property to someone else in exchange for their property, you’re in the right place. This centralized hub for sales,rentals, and property trades is a fantastic tool for all, especially with international listings like this one.
Successful House Trades.
Below are properties that the owner is willing to sell or trades. See if theres something here that interests you and let us know. If you want to buy or trade or sell a property let us know.
There is one property owner in the USA who has a large house in a highly desirable location that would love to see your house trade proposal before committing to putting it on here. It might look like this:
Let us know if you have something you’d like to trade for that one or one that is similar.
We are allowing property owners to put their exchange desires on our site from anywhere in the world, especially if you’re interested in either trading for one in the USA or your home is already in the US.
Here is some more about our site below including a listing for a home outside of the US that someone want to trade for one in the USA.
If you want to sell your property (or properties) anywhere in the world, or trade yours for another one, let us know the details and we can get your property online to see if someone is interested.
Property Swap: The owner is highly motivated to facilitate a real estate trade. Will consider a direct home exchange for a property in the USA or another desirable global location.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for an international property swap or an outright purchase!
- Primary: House trade
- Secondary: Property swap, international home exchange, real estate trade, overseas property trade, trade my house, condo exchange.
Listing Revision
Title: Stunning 24th-Floor Manila Condo – Open to International House Trade or Sale!
HouseTrades.com is scheduled to let owners input their properties and select where to post them (For Sale, For Rent, For Trade) in the near future.
Send us a message if you have a property you’d like to sell, lease or trade. You fill out your property details (beds, baths, size, photos) then choose how you’d like to list it. At the end of the email or form, offer a “Listing Type” section with checkboxes:
This allows a single property to populate across multiple categories on your site without the user having to enter their data twice.
- [ ] List for Sale
- [ ] List for Rent
- [ ] Open to Trade
Submit your House Trade Starter Inquiry Request Now by clicking below, or just send us an email request with the info requested.