Published December 31, 2025

Winter can be a smart time to buy a home in Missouri

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Written by Jeslyn Schillinger

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Winter can be a smart time to buy a home in Missouri. Fewer shoppers typically means less competition, fewer bidding wars, and more room to negotiate—especially with sellers who kept their home on the market past the peak season.

NAR notes the market slows as weather cools, which can reduce buyer competition and even soften prices versus summer. National Association of REALTORS®

Seasonality affects both pricing and inventory, so you may trade “more choices” for “better leverage.” Investopedia



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