Sell First or Buy First on the Treasure Coast? Contingencies, Bridge Loans and Rent-Backs

Selling one Treasure Coast home and buying another? This post compares selling first, buying first, a contingent offer and a rent-back: what Florida Realtors’ legal staff say about the riders for contingent offers, kick-outs and rent-backs, how Fannie Mae counts the house you still own (including rules required for applications on or after November 1, 2026), how bridge loans and HELOCs work, and how homestead timing fits in.