Should You Sell Before You Buy? Concurrent Closings, Bridge Loans, and Timing

You’re not a first-time buyer anymore. You built equity, outgrew the house, and want to move up — but all your money is locked in the home you’re trying to sell. In this episode of The Property Professor, you’ll get the five real options move-up sellers actually have: sell first, sell first with a rent-back (capped at 60 days in California for conventional loans), buy with a sale contingency, bridge loans (9-11% APR in 2026), and HELOCs (7.5-8% — if you open them before listing).

If you’re a move-up buyer in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Murrieta, Temecula, or San Diego County and need to map the right sequence for your equity, market, and cash-flow tolerance — head to thepropertyprofessor.blog to book a call.

Runtime: 5:41 · Sources: The List Realty (bridge vs HELOC vs contingency), Justin Borges (selling before buying 2026), Mortgage Grader, Simplicity Real Estate. Educational content from a licensed mortgage loan originator and licensed real estate agent; not financial advice for your specific situation. Speak with your lender and agent about your specific situation.