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overall national trends,” according to Nationwide. Talk to your agent to determine whether your target market fits the general patterns of lower home sale prices in fall and winter, or if there’s something else going on. For example, if you live somewhere in the southern states where temperatures are generally milder throughout, you might not find that much of a difference between buying in spring vs. buying in fall, or even summer vs. winter. Moreover, other circumstances, such as economic downturns or overbuilding new homes, could cause home prices to fall, regardless of the season. RESEARCH PRICING TRENDS Do some research into recent pricing trends in your area. You can go online to look at statistics, or talk to your agent about pricing trends and whether they match seasonal recommendations. This extra information will help you determine whether buying in the fall or winter is the right decision for you, because the bottom line is that you want to find the right house for the right price. A good agent will help you figure this out, especially if you have a hard time understanding pricing trends or don’t have the time to do enough thorough research. SPRING INSTEAD? Spring is generally considered the hottest, most active season in real estate, and while you might not get the best price for the home you want, you will definitely have more homes to choose from. Historically, sales in the months of May, June, July, and August account for 40% of the year’s total home-selling volume.