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How to Buy a House in the Winter (Yes, It’s Possible)
Homes listed in winter stay on the market 20 days longer and are priced 16% lower than in summer, enabling buyers to negotiate better deals, the National Association of Realtors reports.
- Home buyers seeking bargains this winter should note that NAR reports homes reported from December–February are priced 16% lower and drew about one offer per listing in December 2025.
- In the winter months, inventory is thinner, and homes sit a median 300 days longer, giving buyers more time and leverage, according to the article.
- Desirae Allen, a broker in Valdez, Alaska, warns that deep snow can hide major defects, so buyers should ask sellers for photos from milder weather and rely on a local buyer's agent.
- Motivated sellers are often more willing to negotiate, and buyers prepared to accept fixer-uppers can land stronger deals in winter, though contractors may be harder to book and bad weather can wipe out moving savings.
- Get a quote from at least three lenders and seek a preapproval that locks rates for 30, 60 or 90 days while asking about a `float down` option, and consider a longer rate lock to cover spring.
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How to Buy a House in the Winter (Yes, It’s Possible)
If you’re house hunting, last weekend’s record-breaking snowfall is a valid reason to put your search on ice. But winter weather doesn’t faze Desirae Allen, a real estate broker with Sound Realty in Valdez, Alaska. In a city that gets…
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