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Timing and financing strategy for your next purchase. Last updated October 6, 2026.
Selling one home and buying another — what's often called a move-up purchase — comes with its own set of strategic decisions. The timing, the financing, and how the two transactions interact all matter. Here's how I help move-up buyers think it through.
The Sell-vs-Buy Timing Question
One of the biggest decisions is whether to sell your current home before buying or to buy first and then sell. Each path has trade-offs. Selling first is more conservative but may require temporary housing. Buying first can be smoother if the timing aligns — and some loan products let you buy before you sell.
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Understand Your Equity Position
Your current home's equity can play a role in your next purchase. Understanding how much equity you have — and how to use it — can shape your financing strategy. We'll look at the numbers together so you can plan with confidence.
Financing the Next Home
Things to consider
- Whether to use sale proceeds for the down payment
- How your current mortgage affects your debt-to-income ratio
- Bridge loan or concurrent-closing options, where appropriate
- How the timing of both transactions affects your costs
Don't Rush — Plan
A move-up purchase can work beautifully when it's planned. I'll help you evaluate your options, coordinate with your agent, and structure the financing so the timing supports your goals — not the other way around.
