Good time to buy
From November to February, the real estate market slows down, for obvious reasons. Not only are buyers and sellers reluctant to move during the holidays, this is the time most agents take their vacations. Who wants to show homes in bad weather?
However, this is a good time to buy because there is less competition with other buyers. If you find a seller who needs to move by early next year, or who had planned their move before the holidays and has already moved, you might get a decent buy.
It’s kind of like taking advantage of cheaper airfares during off season.