How to Sell and Buy a House (at the Same Time)!
Let’s not sugar coat it: Selling and buying a house at the same time can be a royal pain at worst — and at best, it’s a bit of a juggling act with some element of risk. However, it’s not an uncommon situation. According to the National Association of Realtors, 71% of repeat homebuyers owned their previous residences, which means it’s highly likely that a considerable number of them did double-duty as both buyer and seller. In a perfect world, you could hit that perfect timing “sweet spot” where you sell your house, release any built-up equity to use for a down payment, and then find your next dream home, in that order. But chances are, there will be some...