Why Home Hunting is Better in the Fall and Winter

Guest article by Caleb Block, REALTOR |Homesmart Cherry Creek  With the 2018 Labor Day holiday behind us, the air is starting to feel crisper and soon the leaves will be changing colors.  Autumn is upon us, and for many people the idea of looking to buy a house or condo isn’t at top of mind. However, home hunting during the fall and winter months can be very advantageous for the savvy buyer or investor. As you may know, the peak season for home buying is in the spring and early summer, when schools are getting out for summer vacation and the warm weather makes people want to be out and about more. It’s easier to make a move during the summer as well because you won’t be fighting harsh weather conditions or snow (moving boxes into a truck when it’s icy is no easy task). However, there are some distinct benefits for waiting until the fall and winter months to start your home search. Less competition from other buyers While everyone else is worrying about their Halloween costumes, or fighting each other tooth and nail at Black Friday events, you can be out and about house hunting with relatively less … Continue reading Why Home Hunting is Better in the Fall and Winter