circumstances, such as economic downturns or overbuilding new homes, could cause home prices to fall, regardless of the season.
RESEARCH PRICING TRENDS G 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? TEAD?
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. But regardless of what time of year you choose to search for and purchase your home, you need to move quickly when you find a home that you think could be “the one” for you.
HOW TO GAIN AN ADVANTAGE
Having a great real estate agent on your side will give you an advantage, because he or she will keep on top of local trends,
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