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Saskatoon · Common questions

Should I sell my house before I buy the next one?

For most downsizers in Saskatoon, selling first is safer. It tells you exactly what your equity is before you commit to a purchase, and it avoids carrying two properties or making a conditional offer that a seller can simply reject in favour of a firm one.

Saskatchewan REALTORS Association data shows Saskatoon at 1.63 months of supply in August 2026, which is tight enough that a conditional offer competes badly against a firm one. The exception is if you find your next home and it is a rare opportunity that will not last. In that case some sellers bridge the gap with a short-term rental or a possession overlap, but that adds cost and complexity.

In Saskatoon's current tight-supply market, a correctly priced home sells quickly, so the gap between selling and buying can be short. If you sell first, you can typically close in 6 to 8 weeks, and use that time to find your next home without the pressure of carrying two mortgages.

Joel Dyck helps downsizers plan the sequence based on their specific timeline and financial situation. The right answer depends on your equity, your next-home plans, and your comfort with risk.

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