More Leverage, Less Chaos: Winter Home Buying Truths

You know how everybody says, “Wait until spring, more homes hit the market”?Cool. Also… that’s when everybody else shows up too.Today I’m breaking down a new study that says buying in January could save buyers serious money—and why winter might quietly be your best shot at negotiating power without the chaos. Is buying in January actually a smart move—or just “shopping in the slow season”? A recent study suggests winter buyers may see lower price-per-square-foot and more negotiating leverage compared to late spring. In this episode, Katie breaks down what that means in real life (and what the tradeoffs are), especially for Gulf Coast buyers.