<prompt> Human: How do people manage to buy a new house and move when a lot of their assets are tied up in their existing home?I dont want to sell my house and then be in a RUSH to find a new one. The market is tight and it may take some time to find the right spot. In reverse, if I find the right place tomorrow I want to make a bid on it without having to wait for my place to sell. I dont want to put down a meager down payment with the cash I have, and then have to refinance later to bring down the principal and the monthly payment.Lots of people must have been in this situation. What do they do?  <response>: Ive never been in this position before but I have thought about it a lot. My conclusion was that it would be best to sell my house first. Then move into a small rental apartment thats already pre furnished and has monthly leases. Additionally rent a storage space for all of your stuff, so the only thing youd have to bring to the rental is your clothing. I think this would work nicely for a single person or a couple. If youremoving a whole family it might be more trouble than its worth. 