Is it time to move into a new home? Yes, moving is a stressful and scary time, but the perfect month can offer a smoother transition. The months listed offer savings/discounts, fewer bookings, waitlists with moving companies, crowd avoidance, and less severe weather.
March
If you want to avoid harsh winter conditions and crowds, you can't get a better month than March. March is the bridge between the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The sun sticks around late, with more time to move during the evening. Moving companies have more accessibility and affordable prices. Furthermore, it's a brilliant month for buyers to sell their homes first before buying.
November
November offers cool mornings and warm afternoons to move without dealing with extreme humidity, blizzards, snow, and ice. Hurricane season is winding down, too. Fewer people move during this time because Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which leads into the December holiday season. Enjoy lower moving costs and less occupancy by moving companies. Additionally, home prices decrease because of fewer buyers available.
December
The second transition month is December, bridging between fall and winter. December brings chilly winds and winter precipitation. Luckily, not every day in December is snow and ice, so choose the days when the winter threat is low. Additionally, December has the Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve holidays taking up the entire month. Corporate movers have the lowest prices and the fewest customers to move during this time.
January
A new year equals a fresh start, so start the year by moving to a new home. What makes January dangerous is snow and ice being prominent in forecasts. However, it is not snow and ice every day, so you can choose the days when clouds or sunshine prevail. The fear of moving during a blizzard or ice storm scares buyers away. Luckily, the brave ones will enjoy home savings, moving company savings, moving company flexibility, and less buyer competition.
February
Another snow and ice month is February. Like January, not every day in February is a danger zone, so plan your move around the best weather days. February is a brilliant month for low prices on home inventory and moving companies. Moving companies also offer breathing room to pick your moving schedule as there are fewer customers. Holidays like Presidents' Day and Valentine's Day should not cause too many moving delays.
As you can see, November through March are the best months to move into a new home. Yet, the months available may not work for your schedule. Still, keep this in mind, as these months offer the most benefits.
