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Across North Penn, the pattern is clear: low inventory, high demand, and continued competitiveness, even in the slower winter season
Every year, buyers and sellers pause their real estate plans until spring or summer. The reasons vary—waiting for school to end, getting through the holidays, hoping for warmer weather, or assuming the market will magically improve once more buyers arrive. But these assumptions often cause people to miss strong opportunities hiding in the quieter months.
For Sellers:
In a true seller’s market, timing matters far less than people believe. The post-pandemic market still favors sellers across much of the country, including our region. When buyer activity dips around the holidays, the buyers who remain are typically serious, motivated, and ready to close. Less competition from other listings can actually give your home a clearer path to top-dollar offers.
For Buyers:
Before waiting for spring, buyers should ask: What kind of market am I actually in?
In a seller’s market, winter gives buyers a rare advantage—reduced competition from other house-hunters who are sitting on the sidelines. In a buyer’s market, opportunities expand even further through negotiable terms, pricing flexibility, and increased inventory.
How to Know Which Market You’re In
Months of inventory is the clearest indicator:
As of December 2025, the North Penn School District remains a strong seller’s market with 1.5 months of inventory—meaning all current homes would sell in roughly six weeks if no new listings appeared.
Breakdown by area:
Across North Penn, the pattern is clear: low inventory, high demand, and continued competitiveness, even in the slower winter season.
The Real Bottom Line
The best time to buy or sell isn’t dictated by the calendar—it’s dictated by your readiness and the market dynamics in your specific area. Waiting for spring can mean more competing listings for sellers and more competing buyers for purchasers, all while interest rates remain unpredictable.
As the old proverb reminds us: “No time like the present—future circumstances may interrupt you.” In today’s market, that wisdom holds truer than ever.
Nia Mullins is a resident of Lansdale Borough, Montgomery County, a parent, and a licensed REALTOR© with Realty One Group Restore
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