Spring is known as the housing market’s hottest time of year. It’s also usually the best time of year to sell a house. But is it the best time to buy? Well, not according to one new analysis from the National Association of Realtors’ consumer website. The group’s 2025 Best Time To Buy Report found the best time for buyers is actually fall – and it’s fast approaching. In fact, the week of October 12-18 is considered the time to buy, as it provides a combination of more available listings and less competition from other buyers. Danielle Hale, the website’s chief economist, says buyers may also find savings. “After years of constrained conditions, the 2025 housing market is giving buyers something they haven’t had in a long time: options,” Hale said. “I expect this market momentum shift to magnify typical seasonal trends that favor home buyers in the fall. During the week of October 12-18, data suggest that buyers will find more homes for sale, less competition from other shoppers, and potential average savings of more than $15,000 compared to this summer’s peak prices.” (source)
