Charleston · Selling

Should I sell my James Island home before or after I buy the smaller place?

Selling your James Island home before buying the smaller place avoids carrying two mortgages, which is the main reason most downsizing sellers choose that order. Buying first can work with bridge financing or a sale contingency, both of which add cost or limit your offer's competitiveness. Brian Beatty reviews your specific finances before recommending a sequence.

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