{"id":104657,"date":"2025-08-05T14:43:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=104657"},"modified":"2025-08-05T14:43:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:43:05","slug":"where-to-live-between-selling-and-buying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/where-to-live-between-selling-and-buying\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Live Between Selling and Buying Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"rkt-Body-16 rsc-copy\">\n<h3>Key takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If you&#8217;re between selling and buying, consider staying with friends or family or try one of many rental options<\/li>\n<li>Vacation homes, corporate-style housing, and extended-stay hotels are also great options<\/li>\n<li>You can rent out a storage unit to house your belongings while you&#8217;re in between homes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There&#8217;s a lot to remember when you&#8217;re\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-to-buy-and-sell-a-house-at-the-same-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">buying and selling a home at the same time<\/a>, so it&#8217;s easy to let things fall through the cracks.<\/p>\n<p>Did you sign the documents your real estate agent sent over? Have you talked to the sellers about which appliances they\u2019re planning to leave? Have you signed all the utilities over to your name? Do you actually have somewhere to stay while you&#8217;re in between houses?<\/p>\n<p>People tend to forget about that last question, leaving them scrambling to find last-minute accommodations.<del><\/del><\/p>\n<p>But with a little forethought, you can be completely comfortable while you wait to take possession of your new home \u2013 and it doesn\u2019t have to cost very much if you play your cards right. Depending on your situation, here are some of our living suggestions when selling and buying a house at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rkt-Body-16 rsc-copy\">\n<h2>Renting options between selling and buying<\/h2>\n<p>In the ideal home buying and selling process, you would move into your new home before turning over your keys of your old home. However, this isn\u2019t the case for everyone. If you need a place for more than a month or two, your best option is to look for temporary housing.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to ask your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockethomes.com\/blog\/home-buying\/what-does-a-real-estate-agent-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">real estate agent<\/a>\u00a0for advice, as they\u2019ve probably dealt with this problem before. Your agent may even know of current listings for temporary housing available.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the best options to consider when you\u2019re in between houses.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Rent-back agreement<\/h3>\n<p>There is an option to sell your current home and stay in it with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/rent-back-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">rent-back agreement<\/a>. Before the official\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/steps-to-closing-on-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">closing<\/a>\u00a0date on the house, ask the buyers if they\u2019d be willing to rent your old house back to you for a certain length of time. They may be willing to do this if they\u2019re still under a lease or haven\u2019t sold their own house yet.<\/p>\n<p>You should both be willing to sign a lease that states how long you can stay, what the rent will be and who will pay for utilities. Decide if you\u2019ll still be responsible for maintenance or if the new owners will have to mow the lawn and handle routine repairs.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Short-term rentals<\/h3>\n<p>Ask your real estate agent or look online yourself for furnished rentals or subleases. When you see a place you like, contact the landlord and ask if they would be willing to offer a short-term lease or sublet. You may have to pay a bigger security deposit or higher monthly rent.<\/p>\n<p>This strategy works best if you\u2019re not in a competitive rental market. If landlords in your area are struggling to fill their apartments, you\u2019ll probably have a better chance of being accepted \u2013 even for a short period of time.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Vacation homes<\/h3>\n<p>The easiest solution when you\u2019re in between houses is to find a short-term rental on a site like Airbnb or VRBO. Many of these owners are happy to rent for extended periods of time and may be willing to offer a slight discount during off season.<\/p>\n<p>This is a practical option if your furniture is already in storage and you need a furnished space. Plus, these homes are often in residential areas \u2013 much better if you have kids or a dog that needs a daily walk.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Extended-stay hotels<\/h3>\n<p>Extended-stay hotels are an ideal scenario if you\u2019re single or don\u2019t have kids. The space will usually be much smaller than an apartment or house, but hotels offer more flexibility than apartments.<\/p>\n<p>Most extended stay hotels have kitchens and a small living area, but make sure the one you choose also has free Wi-Fi and solid reviews. The last thing you want is to spend these days or weeks in a room with paper-thin walls and a train track right outside your window.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Corporate-style housing<\/h3>\n<p>Homeowners looking for more space or luxurious amenities should look into corporate-style housing. These spaces are usually furnished apartments where people stay while they\u2019re on long-term business trips.<\/p>\n<p>These can be more expensive than short-term rentals, but may offer a greater range in how long you can stay. If money isn\u2019t as much of a concern, then this is a great option.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Apartments or condos<\/h3>\n<p>With most of these options, you\u2019ll need to find a place to store your belongings. However, if you don\u2019t want to store your belongings or haven\u2019t found the perfect home to buy, you could consider signing an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/condo-vs-apartment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">apartment or condo<\/a>\u00a0lease. With an apartment or condo, you can use your furniture instead of paying for storage.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Connect with friends and family<\/h3>\n<p>Social media has a way of connecting people with problems to people with solutions. Create a Facebook post sharing what you\u2019re looking for and ask others to share it with their followers.<\/p>\n<p>You may discover a friend with a vacation house they rent out or a former coworker with a vacant rental property. The people you know may be more flexible, and more willing to work with your schedule and budget.<\/p>\n<p>You should still offer to pay the market rate to whomever you\u2019re renting from. Your friend shouldn\u2019t lose money just by doing you a favor, and you don\u2019t want to lose a friend just because you asked too much.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rkt-Body-16 rsc-copy\">\n<h2>What to do with your things before the move<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning on staying at a hotel or Airbnb, you\u2019ll have to find a place to put all your stuff.<\/p>\n<h3>Rent a weekly storage unit<\/h3>\n<p>A weekly storage unit is one of your best options. These are easy to sign up for, and you can do a month-to-month contract. Make sure to read reviews beforehand so you don\u2019t end up with one that has a history of flooding.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also good to compare costs and try to price match when you can. You should also find a storage unit close to where you\u2019re staying. That way, in case you forget an important box, it won\u2019t be a huge hassle to run and get it.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to factor in all the costs of renting a weekly storage unit. Some may charge more if you rent it on a weekly basis, but you can try to negotiate beforehand.<\/p>\n<h3>Ask a friend or family member<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to cut costs, ask around if people you know have room in a spare bedroom, basement or attic. You never know who has an extra room that can fit your bedroom set. If someone lets you use their space, try to pay them back with a gift card to their favorite restaurant.<\/p>\n<h3>Rent someone else\u2019s space<\/h3>\n<p>Look at sites like Neighbor.com to see if renting a basement or garage from a stranger might be a better fit than a storage unit. Prices may be lower than the cost of a storage unit, and you may get lucky and find a house near you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rkt-Body-16 rsc-copy\">\n<h2>The bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Once you complete the exciting task of selling your house, your next step is preparing for your move. Depending on the timing and your budget, you\u2019ll want to consider what housing space is right for you and where you will store your belongings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>That awkward period between selling your old home and moving into your new one can be tricky to navigate. 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