TGRES S25 E50: Is the Cold Weather Freezing the Real Estate Market? January Sales Explained
Thu Feb 05 2026
Cold weather, cautious buyers, and slower January sales — but is the real estate market truly frozen?
In this episode, we break down why activity typically cools off at the start of the year, how weather and interest rates are impacting buyer behaviour, and what the latest numbers are really telling us. Plus, we look ahead to the spring market and explain what buyers and sellers should be watching right now so they’re prepared for what’s coming next.
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Cold weather, cautious buyers, and slower January sales — but is the real estate market truly frozen? In this episode, we break down why activity typically cools off at the start of the year, how weather and interest rates are impacting buyer behaviour, and what the latest numbers are really telling us. Plus, we look ahead to the spring market and explain what buyers and sellers should be watching right now so they’re prepared for what’s coming next.