{"id":9745,"date":"2018-07-17T11:11:16","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T18:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=9745"},"modified":"2018-07-06T09:04:28","modified_gmt":"2018-07-06T16:04:28","slug":"pros-cons-of-buying-a-home-during-the-summer-vs-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2018\/07\/pros-cons-of-buying-a-home-during-the-summer-vs-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros &#038; Cons of Buying A Home During the Summer vs. the Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Each season has something different to offer to a potential home buyer. Read the pros and cons of buying a home during the summer versus the winter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You hear it a lot \u2013 there are best and worst times to make any sort of purchase. Whether it\u2019s a television, a car, or a home, statistics are available that may influence your decision on when would be the best time to make a purchase.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Numerical data isn\u2019t the only thing you should be taking into consideration, though. Each season has something different to offer in terms of making the home buying process easier or more challenging. Let\u2019s take a look at the pros and cons of buying during the summer or winter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What to Think About When Buying a Home During the Summer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Did you know there are more homes on the market during summer? According to the National Association of Realtors, inventory in the U.S. is actually 15% greater in the warmer months than in the colder months.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you have a lot of items on your home wish list, you might be better off searching during summer as you\u2019ll have more homes from which to choose. The only disadvantage (depending on the climate where you live) is that summer results in more competition, as a greater amount of people are likely to visit open houses in nicer weather.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It probably goes without saying, but moving during summer is a bit more pleasant than moving during winter. For many, sweating beats freezing while trying to pack and unpack a moving truck. You can always cool yourself down, but it\u2019s usually harder to warm up. It also tends to be safer if you reside in or are moving to an area that gets snow or ice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you have school-aged children, moving during their summer vacation offers more flexibility than trying to move during the winter holidays or spring break.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lastly, one nice thing about summer is the lack of snow. That can be a huge obstacle when trying to look at the exterior of a home. You might miss the fact that a few shingles (or the entire roof) need to be replaced when there\u2019s a pile of snow on top of it. The same goes for cracks in the driveway, and curb appeal in general.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What to Think About When Buying a Home During the Winter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There\u2019s less competition in the winter as most people are busy with the holidays, their new year\u2019s resolutions, or getting back into the swing of things at work. At this time of the year, buying a home isn\u2019t typically at the forefront of most people\u2019s minds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What does that mean for you? No bidding wars, and more room to negotiate if a seller is feeling a bit desperate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">They might be if the reason why they\u2019re moving is a pressing one. Combined with having to work around their real estate agent\u2019s holiday schedule, having less showings, and subsequently, less interested buyers, sellers might be willing to give you a better deal or include more bonuses in the offer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Again, depending on where you live, the weather during winter can be brutal. You\u2019ll be able to easily identify drafts from windows in a house, and you\u2019ll notice how effective the heating system is.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While snow can work against you, it can also work for you as you\u2019ll be able to see how well the roof and driveway handle several inches of accumulation. Are there noticeable dips in the driveway? Have ice puddles formed on the property? These fairly major repairs can give you an advantage during negotiations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Considerations for Both Seasons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are a few factors to be concerned with during both seasons \u2013 namely, your real estate agent\u2019s availability, and your neighbors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Obviously, real estate agents may take time off during the holidays in the winter, but if they have children, they may also be likely to take off during the summer as well. Before you work with an agent, ask them about their availability over the next few months. You want to ensure that their planned absence won\u2019t negatively affect your intentions to buy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the other hand, an agent looking to work through the winter holidays may be more motivated to help you, given the number of prospective buyers is lower.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Additionally, when you buy a new home, you\u2019ll want to be surrounded by good neighbors, right? Summertime is great for seeing which neighbors excel at lawn maintenance and which ones let their grass grow for weeks on end. If you\u2019re someone that cares a lot about a home\u2019s upkeep, this might concern you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At the same time, you\u2019ll be able to see if neighbors work together to get rid of snow during the winter, or if houses on the block are nicely (or obnoxiously) lit up with holiday decorations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Which Season is Better for Buying a Home?<br \/>\nAs you may conclude, there\u2019s no right or wrong answer. There are benefits and impediments to searching for a home in any season. You shouldn\u2019t let weather or the trending numerical data hold you back. When you\u2019re ready to buy, you\u2019ll know it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coldwellbanker.com\/blog\/is-winter-or-summer-the-best-season-to-buy-a-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is Summer or Winter the Best Season to Buy a Home?<\/a> by Lindsay Listanski | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each season has something different to offer to a potential home buyer. Read the pros and cons of buying a home during the summer versus the winter. You hear it &hellip; [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2018\/07\/pros-cons-of-buying-a-home-during-the-summer-vs-the-winter\/\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9745","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-real-estate"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Pros &amp; Cons of Buying A Home During the Summer vs. the Winter &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2018\/07\/pros-cons-of-buying-a-home-during-the-summer-vs-the-winter\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Pros &amp; Cons of Buying A Home During the Summer vs. the Winter &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Each season has something different to offer to a potential home buyer. 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