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They say the changes also could hamstring "trade-up" buyers who typically used home equity, which has plunged during the bust, as their down payment to move to a bigger residence.

U.S. Gambles With Mortgage Retreat Nick Timiraos 2011

That isn't the case for many "trade-up" borrowers, who can't purchase a home until they find someone who will buy their house and leave them with enough money for their next down payment.

New Round of Upheaval Reduces Home Buyers' Urgency to Do a Deal Nick Timiraos 2011

It recently held a "trade-up" event to spur consumers to turn in old strings and upgrade, spotlighting the ability of fancier LED lights to meld colors and form dazzling synchronized displays.

Why That Holiday Glow Might Look Chillier This Year Miguel Bustillo 2011

The first five picks were used for the defense, including a first-round trade-up for end Brandon Graham and second-round pick of cover safety Nate Allen.

NFL draft grades: Raiders finally have a reason to believe 2010

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DNC to launch new ad blasting health plan opponents 2009

The success has put pressure on the company to keep expanding the brand, its third-largest by volume, especially as consumers may "trade-up" to more-expensive drinks with an improving economy.

Hawaiian Punch Makes Over Drink, Mascot Paul Ziobro 2011

Many current homeowners, meanwhile, don't have enough equity to move, chilling the crucial "trade-up" market.

Home Forecast Calls for Pain Nick Timiraos 2011

But the trade-up buyers—families that once might have bought a bigger home—are staying put and trying to do make do with what they have.

Home Resales Slide 3.8% S. Mitra Kalita 2011

The Vue marks a substantial trade-up from traditional Keurig brewers, which can be bought for less than half the price.

Green Mountain to Add Higher-End Coffee Machine Annie Gasparro 2012

That could make it a more attractive trade-up for consumers shopping for the $5.99 deal.

Domino's Offers Deal to Increase Check Size Paul Ziobro 2010