How long do you have to live in your house before selling it?

Is there a limit or shortest time before you can sell your house, if you have a mortgage? I live in California.

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3 Responses to “How long do you have to live in your house before selling it?”

  1. G N A Says:

    Check with your lender, but for tax purposes it is usually 2 years.

  2. F Says:

    as far as the mortgage, check your mortgage documents for any prepayment penalties. other then that, i believe the timeframe for living in a home to avoid capital gains tax is 2 years. (250k exemption) if your concern is taxes i would recommend consulting a tax advisor. then there is of course looking at whether it would be a good financial move considering the market.

  3. savvy61 Says:

    there is no time limit on living in the house – but with a mortgage you may run into a problem,,,,check on any pre-payment penalties

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