How soon after buying a house can you sell it?

Did you buy a house but are now experiencing home buyer’s remorse? Or maybe you’re undergoing a major life change that’s making you consider selling your house sooner than you’d anticipated. While there are no federal laws requiring you to stay in a house for a certain amount of time, in rare cases, there may be local regulations that govern how soon you can sell after buying. Mortgage lenders also don’t have official rules about when you can sell, but you may face prepayment penalties or financial losses ...