<prompt> Human: I am currently saving for a down payment on a new house that I would like to purchase probably in 2015. Do most people buy a new house and then put the old one on the market? Seems pretty risky if the house didnt sell for a long time. I guess you could always rent it out if need be.I would think the best move would be to sell first, move most everything into storage, and rent a small apartment month to month until I find the right place to buy.  <response>: You can make the purchase contingent on the sale of your old home, but the seller may not agree to this, depending on how strong demand is. 