07/18/2026
Trying to decide whether to buy your next home before selling your current one?
Buying first can give you more time to find the right home and make moving easier. However, it may also mean carrying two mortgages if your current property does not sell as quickly as expected.
Selling first can reduce financial risk, but you may need temporary housing or feel pressure to find your next home quickly.
I put together a complete guide explaining the advantages, risks, financing options, home-sale contingencies, same-day closings, and ways to coordinate both transactions.
Read the full guide:
https://doughansenrealestate.com/should-you-buy-before-you-sell-your-current-home/