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Sometimes the trickiest part of buying a new home is timing the sale of your existing one. As this syndicated article from the Tribune points out, a good rule of thumb these days is to start marketing your home at least 90 days before you need to move, or more. That time may differ depending on your local market times, but you also have to allow time for packing, moving, and making repairs on your old place before the sale. Regardless, it’s always best to err on the side of selling your old home too soon, because at most you’d have to make a temporary move before your new home is ready. Living with Mom and Dad again for a few weeks may not seem like fun, but it’s better than carrying two mortgages.