John Harber
RE/MAX Escarpment
Languages
- English
Specialties
Buyers, Commercial Real Estate, First Time Buyers, First Time Sellers, Sellers
Locations
Burlington, Grimsby, Hamilton, Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Oakville, St. Catharines, Stoney Creek, Welland, West Lincoln
The Top Benefits of Buying and Selling Your Home in the Winter
Opinions are split as to whether buying and selling a home in the winter is the best time or not. In the post-coronavirus world,
Jan 10, 2023
Opinions are split as to whether buying and selling a home in the winter is the best time or not. In the post-coronavirus world, plenty of conventions and traditions have been turned upside down. Deciding if you should erect a for sale sign in your snow-filled yard or venture out in cold conditions to find your dream home? There are some factors to consider, working in favour of taking the leap into home-ownership during the winter.
We have compiled a list of the top benefits of buying and selling your home in the winter:
Buying
#1 Fewer Bidding Wars in the Winter
Historically, there is less competition among homebuyers during the winter months. Unless the sun is shining and the temperatures are above normal, not everyone is willing to endure the wrath of Old Man Winter. Moreover, winter is not always the most convenient time to acquire a new property. The buzzing holiday season often has homebuyers distracted, and families may be apprehensive about moving to a new neighbourhood in the middle of the school year.