Not necessarily. Parking proceeds in a high-yield savings account or Treasury bills while you evaluate options protects your capital and avoids pressure-driven decisions. If you have 1031 exchange obligations, you must identify replacement property within 45 days - but otherwise, there is no urgency. Consider your tax situation, liquidity needs, and next housing plan before deploying capital.
From the seller playbook: Post-Sale Capital Deployment
This is general information, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Every situation is different. Talk to a licensed attorney, accountant or tax professional before you act.
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