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Possibly take some cash out at the same time if the LTV and equity are within range.No, It is not normal for "Banks" to make this mistake usually its a "Lender" or smaller "Mom & Pop" broker shop.

I met all the qualifications in Section 121 itself, but this following bit from Publication 523 states that "ALL of the following [must be] true:"- You weren't using the space for business or rental property at the time you sold the property.Technically, no...

Obviously still shopping around. 

I work with a one stop shop brokerage and we'd be happy to help you with anything you could need! 

Yes thats true that take out or refinancing out financing can be risky thats why you plan it ahead of time or in advance of actual need.

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Save and wait unless you can find a killer seller financed deal.And by relative willing to lend  you $2000 - you will want to ensure it is a gift (a true one).There is a difference between lend and gift and it can have a meaningful impact on if those funds are valid for financing sake.

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