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One of the biggest challenges for homeowners who want to move is figuring out the timing.

Do you have to sell your current home before you can buy the next one?

Not necessarily.

Depending on your finances, the equity in your current home and the property you're trying to buy, there are several ways to purchase your next home before selling your existing one.

A Recent Example in Rocklin

Last week, I helped a client purchase a home in Rocklin using a bridge loan, which allowed them to buy their new home before selling their existing one.

For this client, there were two big advantages.

They Didn't Have to Live Through the Sale

This was probably the biggest benefit in this particular situation.

My client is a private person and…

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One of the most common questions I hear from local homeowners is:

“How do I buy my next home if I already own one?”

The good news is that there are several strategies to make this happen. Each approach comes with its own benefits and risks depending on your financial situation, the equity in your current home, and how flexible you want to be in your search.

Options for Buying First

These strategies allow you to purchase your next home without making your offer contingent on selling your current one:

  • Second Mortgage or Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): Tap into your home’s equity to fund your down payment. A HELOC lets you borrow only what you need, offering flexibility.

  • Cash Purchase: If savings or investments allow, this…

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