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Consolidating Your Sale and Purchase

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    Suppose you don't want to sell your house first and then buy a new one. Nor do you wish to buy a new home before selling the old one. What then? You can use a third option to sell your old house and buy your dream home without terror, chaos, pain, or privation. Your best alternative is to consolidate the sale and purchase into a seamless whole. The following sections describe how.

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    • Compare homes

      Shopping for a home is a lot like dating. It can be fun, and you might fall in love.

    • Shopping on the Internet

      Looking at homes online is a great way to acquaint yourself with what's on the market.

    • Working with a mortgage broker

      If you choose a mortgage broker, you work directly with her and she works with the lender.

    • Do the paperwork

      Read on to learn about the paperwork involved in a typical loan application.