Build both transactions around one financing and moving plan. Decide whether you need sale proceeds for the purchase, how much timing flexibility you have and what you would do if the two closings do not line up.
Start with financing and available cash
Talk with your lender before committing to the next home. Clarify whether you must sell first, whether carrying two properties is feasible and how your sale proceeds affect the purchase. Include moving costs and any temporary housing in your planning.
Choose a sequence that fits your priorities
Selling first may clarify your available funds but create a gap before the next home is ready. Buying first may reduce moving uncertainty but require more financial flexibility. A coordinated purchase and sale can also involve negotiated terms and deadlines that other parties must accept.
Plan possession separately from closing
Ask when you actually need to leave the old home and when you can enter the new one. Closing dates, funding and possession arrangements should be reviewed together. If temporary occupancy is proposed, discuss the written agreement, insurance and practical responsibilities before relying on it.
Create a backup before you need it
Identify storage options, temporary housing and moving flexibility early. Keep a shared calendar of financing, inspections and other contract milestones. I can help coordinate the real estate steps and communication between the parties so your moving plan is based on the actual agreements rather than assumptions.
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