Why October 2025 Is the Best Time To Buy a Home

Why October Is the Best Time To Buy in 2025

If you’ve been watching the housing market from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. According to Realtor.com, October is the most buyer-friendly month of 2025:

“By mid-October, buyers across much of the country may finally find the combination of inventory, pricing, and negotiating power they’ve been waiting for—a rare opportunity in a market that has been tight for most of the past decade.”

What Buyers Can Expect This October

• More homes to choose from
• Less competition from other buyers
• More time to browse
• Better home prices
• Sellers who are more willing to negotiate

Every market is different, but for many of the nation’s top metro areas, mid-October is the sweet spot.

Buyer Timing in and Around New York

For those in the New York region, the data shows clear windows of opportunity across several metro areas:

• New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJ: September 14–20
• Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MD: September 7–13
• Hartford–West Hartford–East Hartford, CT: September 21–27
• Providence–Warwick, RI–MA: October 19–25
• Pittsburgh, PA: October 12–18

That means if you’re based in or around New York, the prime time to buy comes a little earlier than the national October peak. Being prepared ahead of these dates can put you in the best position to take advantage of increased inventory and more favorable pricing.

What Experts Are Saying

• NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun: “Homebuyers are in the best position in more than five years to find the right home and negotiate for a better price.”
• Redfin’s Daryl Fairweather: “With falling mortgage rates and significantly more inventory, buyers have an upper hand in negotiations.”
• NerdWallet: “This fall just might be the best window for home buyers in the past five years.”

How To Get Ready

If you’re serious about buying, connect with a local expert now so you’re prepared when your market’s window opens. Pre-approval, local insights, and a clear plan will give you an edge when the right home hits the market.

Bottom Line
If you’re ready to make a move, October 2025 is your golden opportunity to buy with more options, less competition, and stronger negotiating power.

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