Carl
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In addition to being your primary residence for at least 2 of the last 5 years, you also must have owned the property during those two or more years. In order to qualify for the exclusion you would have to wait at least 2 years after closing on the purchase, while still living in the property during those two years after closing on the purchase, in order to qualify for the exclusion.