Genworth has listed 5 good benefits of off-season homebuying in the following article:

These points are especially applicable in Calgary right now, where we are also facing lower oil prices!

Genworth Canada discusses 5 benefits of off-season homebuying

The only one I disagree with is point 4: “less-busy real estate professionals”. Your real estate professional should never be too busy to meet your needs, regardless of the season. I guarantee that will never be an issue with agents at Karen King & Associates Inc.