how do you buy a house when you have to sell your first?
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['Get your property valued. ... ', 'Work out your finances. ... ', 'Speak to a mortgage broker. ... ', 'Be prepared to wait. ... ', 'Find a property and do your sums. ... ', 'Get a good conveyancing solicitor. ... ', 'Take charge of communication. ... ', 'Get your estate agent involved.']
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["Using equity from your current home or the house you're buying.", '401(k) loan.', 'Cash-out refinance.', 'Getting a gift.', 'Put less than 20% down.', 'Sale-leaseback contingency.']
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['7 Steps for Buying a House: Save for a down payment. ... ', 'Step 1: Save for a Down Payment. ... ', 'Step 2: Get Preapproved for a Mortgage. ... ', 'Step 3: Find the Right Real Estate Agent. ... ', 'Step 4: Go House Hunting. ... ', 'Step 5: Submit an Offer. ... ', 'Step 6: Get a Home Inspection and Appraisal. ... ', 'Step 7: Close on Your House!']
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["Find a short-term rental if you sell your current home but haven't found your next place. ... ", 'Ask the buyers to do a rent-back agreement, which allows you to remain in your current home after closing for a short time and pay rent to the new owner until you can move.']
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When you get a mortgage, the bank places a lien on your house. This is basically a legal document that says they have a right to the property until the debt is paid. So you can't sell if without their OK.
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['7 Steps for Buying a House: ... ', 'Step 1: Save for a Down Payment. ... ', 'Step 2: Get Preapproved for a Mortgage. ... ', 'Step 3: Find the Right Real Estate Agent. ... ', 'Step 4: Go House Hunting. ... ', 'Step 5: Submit an Offer. ... ', 'Step 6: Get a Home Inspection and Appraisal. ... ', 'Step 7: Close on Your House!']
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['Decide if buying a home is right for you. ... ', 'Decide if you should sell first. ... ', 'Decide on your budget. ... ', 'Get your finances in place. ... ', 'Decide where you want to live. ... ', 'Choose a specific property. ... ', 'Make an offer – and get it accepted. ... ', 'Arrange a mortgage.']
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['Consider Extra Costs.', 'Look at the Market.', 'Do the Down Payment Math.', 'Browse Different Loans and Lenders.', 'Home equity financing: Use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or a home equity loan on your first property to put towards your second one.']
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['Establish your moving costs. Legal fees, lender fees, removals and broker fees – it soon adds up. ... ', 'Find out how much you can borrow. ... ', 'Start searching for a property. ... ', 'Arrange a viewing. ... ', 'Make an offer. ... ', 'Sale agreed. ... ', 'Find a solicitor. ... ', 'Complete your mortgage application.']
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To sell your house before buying a new one, first contact a real estate agent about listing your home for sale. Then, once you have a concrete offer from a hopeful buyer, it's okay to start looking for your new home. That can help the process go smoothly and not leave too much time between the selling and buying.
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['Find a Private Money Lender. Private lenders are individuals who provide direct funding to borrowers. ... ', 'Hard Money Loans. ... ', 'Invest with a Partner. ... ', 'Use a Home Equity Line of Credit. ... ', 'Seller Financing. ... ', 'Save for a Large Down Payment. ... ', 'Consider Real Estate Wholesaling.']
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['Know your credit score. ... ', 'Have a lender pre-approve you before shopping. ... ', 'Shop the lender. ... ', 'Know every expense. ... ', 'Know what you want. ... ', 'Work with a skilled Realtor that knows your area. ... ', 'Understand the actual value of any property you are buying. ... ', 'Buy what you are comfortable paying for.']
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If you absolutely have to buy before you sell, consider a bridge loan. Bridge loans enable buyers to move forward with the purchase of a home while the current home remains on the market by borrowing from the existing home's equity until the proceeds from its sale are obtained.
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Options of Buying before Selling If you are considering buying a house before selling your existing home, here are some of the options to consider: Make a contingent offer. Secure cash to make an all-cash offer: Borrow against 401K, get a bridge loan, home equity line of credit, or alternative options.
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There's no rule against purchasing a new home before selling your old home, but if you'll be taking out a new mortgage, your first step should be making sure you qualify.
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['Step 1 – Determine what you can afford. ... ', 'Step 2 – Assess your credit record. ... ', 'Step 3 – Find a real estate agent. ... ', 'Step 4 – Find your ideal home. ... ', 'Step 5 – Sign an offer to purchase. ... ', 'Step 6 – Arrange a home inspection. ... ', 'Step 7 – Apply for a home loan. ... ', 'Step 8 – Close the deal.']
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['Understand Your Finances. ... ', 'Find a Good Real Estate Agent. ... ', 'Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage. ... ', 'Know the Seller Disclosure Statement Requirements. ... ', 'Have a Home Inspection Done. ... ', 'Complete a Real Estate Purchases Agreement. ... ', 'Have a Title Insurance Policy.']