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Here are a few helpful tips to navigate thehome buying field during the cold season.

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double-check you are prepared for a sudden change in atmospheric conditions and double check the forecast.

This, contrary to popular belief, makes winter a fantastic time to make real estate moves.

Some people swear that winter is the best time to sell because theres less inventory on the market.

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Others argue that winter is the ideal time to buy, as theres typically less competition, Orich said.

But one thing is certain: seasonality isnt what it used to be.

Take inventory trends, for instance.

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Inventory used to peak in late summer, but now were seeing it grow well into October.

People buy and sell year-around these days.

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