When is the best time to buy a house?
COVID-19 has turned much of what we know about homebuying on its head. Just because spring is the busiest time doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good time to buy a house.
March 11, 2021
6-minute read
The upcoming spring season is notably the busiest time of year to buy a home. Around now, the weather is warming up, there’s more inventory available on the housing market, homes tend to look more appealing than when they’re covered in snow and slush, and people are generally in a more optimistic mood.
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Zandile is a freelance personal finance journalist. She previously worked as a personal finance writer at LowestRates.ca and before that, the content editor for Real Estate Management Industry News. As a self-proclaimed budget warrior, Zandile dedicates most of her time to advocating for financial wellness.
