Yes — lots of people buy a new house while selling their old one at the same time. However, it does create some additional challenges and stressors, especially if you’re showing your home while still living in it. It’s important to work with an expert real estate agent who can help you find the right buyer and the right new places, and you’ll want to stay close with your loan officer to make sure that the complexities of putting the proceeds from your sale toward your new down payment are as smooth as possible.