The snow is officially starting to fall. I'm sure we will have lots of 'melts' from here until Christmas, but it is becoming a lot more common to see snow than rain. The trees have lost most of their leaves, and the air is definitely crisp. I wish I could say I like winter - I honestly admire people who do. I've tried - I took up skiing, snowshoeing, I even went winter camping with my Girl Guides last year. We spent most of it bundled up inside with the heat on :)
It seems as though when the snow starts, people stop looking at houses - they've got too many other things to think about! Christmas, New Years, holiday parties....who wants to go to an Open House when they can go shopping?! (well, I still prefer Open Houses, but I'm weird.....) So the housing market definitely slows down, but it doesn't die completely - its actually a great time to buy if you're looking! Realtors are slower so you definitely get 150% of their attention, you are less likely to end up competing, and there is usually an abundance of houses to choose from. Plus, you can have a move-in date of early spring, and whats more fun than moving into your new house before summer?! Especially if it has a pool!!!
If you're thinking of buying or selling this winter, don't be scared off by the weather! The real estate market is always moving, and you never know when you're going to find the perfect house :)
Have a great weekend!
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