
It can be a difficult act to juggle selling your current house and buying a new house at the same time. In a perfect world, you'd sell your current house first before you buy a new one, but the fast-paced nature of today's real estate market can make this difficult.
Still, there are options to help you navigate this tricky transition, and if your Realtor knows your needs, he or she can help you decide which tactics are in your best interest.
Buying with a sale and settlement contingency
A sale and settlement contingency works along the lines of: "My offer for the new house is only good when I have sold my current house."
Because your offer will only be valid if you are able to sell your current home, sellers can sometimes be unreceptive to this type of dea, parti...