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Free Double Mover's Guide · 2026 edition

Sell first or buy first? Move once, without owning two homes, or none.

The Grey-Bruce plan for selling your home and buying the next one in the right order, in a market where buyers have more choice and 2026 renewals cost more.

  • The 60-second sell-first vs buy-first decision map
  • Bridge financing and conditional offers, explained in plain words
  • A 90-day timeline that lines up both closings
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From a seven-REALTOR® team serving Grey and Bruce Counties from Port Elgin, Owen Sound and Wiarton.

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Jessica Hastings-Lesperance, REALTOR®
Why we wrote it

The kitchen-table moment every double mover hits

It usually starts on a Sunday night. You've found the next place online: more space, a bigger yard, a shop, a shorter drive. Your current home isn't ready to list. The renewal letter is sitting on the counter. And everyone you ask gives you a different answer about what to do first.

Here's the thing: the order you sell and buy in matters more than the price of either home. Get it wrong and you carry two mortgages, or you sell and have nowhere to land. Get it right and the whole thing feels like one move.

I walk Grey-Bruce double movers through this decision, and I use the same plan every time: decide the order with real local numbers, protect your equity with the right conditions, then line up the dates. I put that plan on paper so you can see it before you talk to anyone.

Jessica Hastings-Lesperance, REALTOR® · The Terri Hastings Real Estate Group

What you get, free

Everything you need to decide the order, in one guide

The Double Mover's Guide: How to Sell & Buy Without the Stress. Read it in 15 minutes, then use it at your kitchen table.

The sell-first vs buy-first decision map

Four questions that tell you which order fits your equity, your timeline and today's Grey-Bruce inventory.

Bridge financing, explained

What it is, what it typically covers and the exact questions to take to your lender or mortgage professional.

The conditional-offer playbook

How an offer conditional on the sale of your home works in Ontario, and when sellers say yes to one.

The 90-day double-move timeline

Prep, list, buy, close and move, with the dates that have to line up and the ones that can flex.

Bonus: your personal Move-Up Game Plan

Ask for it on the form: an estimate of your current home's net proceeds plus a short list of homes that match your next one.

General education only. Financing decisions belong with your lender or mortgage professional.

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Why the order matters more in 2026

20%Average payment increase projected for 5-year fixed mortgages renewing in 2026, vs December 2024Bank of Canada, Staff Analytical Note 2025-21, July 2025
60%Share of Canadian mortgages expected to renew in 2025 or 2026Bank of Canada, Staff Analytical Note 2025-21, July 2025
145Transactions our seven-REALTOR® team closed in 2025BuzzBuzz Media / LPT Realty announcement, Oct 2, 2026 (team total)

How it works

Get the guide

Pop your details in the form. The guide lands in your inbox in a few minutes.

Pick your order

Use the decision map to see whether sell-first or buy-first fits you right now.

Book a 15-minute call

Optional. We run your numbers and build your Move-Up Game Plan with you.

Move once

One team handles the sale and the purchase, so both closings line up.

Double mover questions, answered

Should I sell my house before buying a new one in Grey-Bruce?

In a market with more listings to choose from, selling first usually protects you: you know your budget and you avoid carrying two homes. Buying first can work when you have the equity or bridge financing to cover overlap. The guide's decision map walks you through both with four questions.

Can I make an offer conditional on selling my house in Ontario?

Yes. A condition on the sale of your property is common in Ontario. Sellers weigh it against other offers, and many include an escape clause that lets them keep marketing their home. How strong your offer looks depends on how saleable your current home is, so price and prep it first.

How does bridge financing work in Ontario?

Bridge financing is a short-term loan that covers the gap when your purchase closes before your sale. Lenders usually require a firm sale on your current home. Costs, limits and timing vary by lender, so take the guide's question list to your bank or mortgage professional before you write an offer.

What if my home sells before I find the next one?

You have options: a longer closing date, a rent-back from the buyer or a short-term rental. We build these into the listing strategy from day one so a fast sale never leaves you without a place to live.

Do I need two different REALTORS® to sell and buy?

No. One team can handle both sides of your move, which keeps the dates, conditions and negotiations working together. Ask any team how they coordinate the two closings before you sign.

Your next home is out there. Get the order right first.

Download the free Double Mover's Guide and make your move-up plan this week, while buyers and sellers both have room to negotiate.