Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Juggling a Sale and a Purchase

When homeowners decide to sell their existing homes and buy new homes at the same time, experts suggest that they should always prefer to sell first; then buy later. According to Boston.com, some of the points that homeowners should note while selling first include considering the timing; with spring and early fall being the best, carrying out comparative market analysis, estimating the minimum amount of cash expected from the sale and getting pre-approved for a loan. In cases where they buy first, the important points include structuring the buying offer to include a long escrow or making the purchase contingent on the sale of your current home, and focus on selling your house. [ Boston.com, 2006]