You are selling your home and you’re busy getting ready for open houses and private viewings. You know you have to organize, clean, declutter, and clean some more. This is a daunting task for anyone, but when there are kids living in the home with you, this task can seam near impossible.

Owning a home brings many things to the table.  Joy, a sense of accomplishment, home-improvement projects… and bills.  Of all the bills that come in the mail, one of the most dreaded for many homeowners is the tax bill. 

As consumers are depending on technology more and more, the demand for electronic processing of transactions is increasing.  The house buying process is no exception.  

There are benefits to both scenarios.  Understanding the factors that are involved in each will guide you to make the right decision for your particular situation.  Finances, the real estate market, and even personalities are factors in which to consider when trying to determine if you should buy or sell first.  Both scenarios have pros and cons worth considering which we’ll look at below.