{"id":110438,"date":"2026-06-29T11:45:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T18:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=110438"},"modified":"2026-06-29T12:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T19:40:14","slug":"best-time-to-buy-a-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/best-time-to-buy-a-house\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is the Best Time to Buy a House?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Late summer is the best time to buy a home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, when listings are on the rise, inventory is fresher, and sellers are more willing to offer concessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to buy varies by city and priority: whether you&#8217;re looking for fresh inventory, more selection, or the best deals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, the best time to buy a house is when it makes the most sense personally and financially.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to buy a house depends on what matters most to you. Some buyers prioritize getting the best deal, while others want the largest selection of homes or the least competition. Everything from the time of year, to the local market, to economic strength can affect the purchase\u2014and that\u2019s before taking personal timelines into consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today&#8217;s housing market adds another layer to the equation. While affordability remains a challenge, buyers have more negotiating power than they&#8217;ve had in years. There are roughly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/buyers-vs-sellers-april-2026\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47% more sellers than buyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nationwide, and sellers are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/home-seller-concessions-record-high-rate\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offering concessions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at a record rate. For buyers who are financially ready, this is a great time to help you maximize those advantages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring is commonly considered the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/best-time-to-sell-a-house\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best time to sell a house<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but when is the best time to buy? We&#8217;ll break down the best times to buy in cities across the country, why timing varies by market, which data to keep an eye on, and how to decide when it makes sense for you to make a move.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Redfin\u2019s Chief Economist<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><b>August is the prime time for homebuyers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sellers are beginning to offer more concessions, inventory is still well stocked from spring, and there are still enough new listings to keep things fresh. But buying a house is local and personal, and different priorities produce different timelines. In general, the best time to buy is when you\u2019re financially comfortable, have found the right home, and are ready to move.\u201d &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/author\/darylfairweather\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daryl Fairweather, Redfin Chief Economist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When is the best time to buy a house?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/best-time-to-sell-buy-home\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin and Home Economics report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>the best time to buy a house is in late summer\u2014specifically in August<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Listings are fresher, inventory is higher, and homeowners are beginning to offer concessions as peak selling season fades.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But buying comes with tradeoffs, and finding the \u201cbest\u201d time to put in an offer is complicated. For example, more inventory improves the chance of finding the perfect home, but more options might also lead to more competition, creating more urgency and requiring stronger offers to win a home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To capture this tradeoff, <\/span><b>Redfin\u2019s analysis looked at the three key moments for homebuyers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When new listings are rising<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Inventory is highest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When sellers are offering the largest discounts\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late summer is the period where those trends overlap most often. However, everything comes down to when it\u2019s the best time for you\u2014personal considerations like finances and moving timelines matter the most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110440 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/best-time-to-buy-a-home.png\" alt=\"best-time-to-buy-a-house-1\" width=\"996\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/best-time-to-buy-a-home.png 996w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/best-time-to-buy-a-home-292x300.png 292w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/best-time-to-buy-a-home-768x790.png 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/best-time-to-buy-a-home-146x150.png 146w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/best-time-to-buy-a-home-613x630.png 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy in late spring for the most new listings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>The flow of brand new listings typically peaks in late spring and continues through early summer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is when buyers are most likely to find new homes for sale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But with new listings also comes more competition. Spring is peak season for the housing market, so expect bidding wars for top properties.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy in mid-summer for the most inventory<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing inventory tends to peak in mid-summer, as the last spring stragglers list their homes and less popular listings remain on the market. Buyers during this time typically have the largest selection of fresh homes to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy in early fall for the best deals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Price drops, discounts, and other seller concessions peak in early fall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as they try to attract buyers before winter rolls around. Winter isn\u2019t a great time for bargain hunters because by the time it rolls around, sellers are often more likely to wait for new buyers in spring than make concessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The best time to buy a house by city in 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the best time to buy nationwide is in late summer, timing varies widely by city and what buyers value most. For example, in Atlanta, buyers looking for more inventory have the best chance in mid-July, while in San Francisco, inventory peaks in October.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homebuying is seasonal, local, and highly individual\u2014there isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all strategy that works everywhere for everyone. But data can still help inform your decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the peak homebuying seasons in 2026 for cities across the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"datawrapper-vis-SOP91\" style=\"min-height: 634px;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\" defer src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/SOP91\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\" data-target=\"#datawrapper-vis-SOP91\"><\/script><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/SOP91\/full.png\" alt=\"The best times to buy a house by city (Table)\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why seasonality plays a role<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The further south the city, the less \u201cseasonal\u201d its housing market is, meaning it doesn\u2019t have as defined of \u201cbuying\u201d and \u201cselling\u201d seasons. Markets with warm weather year-round tend to see more consistent inventory and demand throughout the year, while northern cities often experience more pronounced swings\u2014peaking in the spring and slowing in the fall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Boston, for example, sellers are much more likely to give discounts in early fall; in Tampa, sellers aren\u2019t as likely to give discounts until November. Talk with a real estate professional to understand your local market and when you can find the best deals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to get a better deal on a home<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s slow market, homebuyers often have leverage to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-to-negotiate-on-house-price\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">negotiate with sellers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for things like concessions and price reductions. There are a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/most-competitive-housing-markets-2026\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">few markets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Midwest and Northeast where sellers are in charge and demand is high, but generally, consumers are hampered by high costs and relatively limited inventory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips for homebuyers looking to get a better deal on a home in today\u2019s market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Negotiate for seller concessions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ask the seller to cover closing costs, pay for repairs, lower their price, or buy down your mortgage rate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Shop during periods of higher inventory:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You&#8217;ll often have more homes to choose from in the spring, but demand may also climb. Check the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to stay up to date on your local housing market dynamics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Search for homes when demand is lower: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sellers are more likely to provide concessions following the busier spring and summer months. Once winter rolls around, though, most homeowners expect a slower market and aren\u2019t as likely to budge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Consider fixer-uppers and \u2018sold as-is\u2019 homes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These properties are often priced lower, but may require some elbow grease to get into livable shape. <\/span><b>Work with a local real estate agent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who understands neighborhood trends and can help you negotiate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Work with a local agent: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/realtors-near-me\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local real estate agent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will have in-depth knowledge of a neighborhood\u2019s housing market and recent sales in the area, giving you a leg up when submitting an offer and negotiating. Plus, agents may have access to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/redfin-policy-seller-choice\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">private listings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can\u2019t find anywhere else.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Get pre-approved as soon as you can: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketmortgage.com\/learn\/mortgage-preapproval\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preapproved for a mortgage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you set a budget, show sellers that you\u2019re serious, and allow you to move faster when you find the right home.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>&gt;&gt; Read: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-to-find-affordable-houses\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b><i>How to Find Affordable Houses<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Should you wait for a better housing market?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buyers have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/is-it-a-buyers-or-sellers-market\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leverage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in today\u2019s housing market, but many are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/housing-market-update-new-listings-decline-spring-2026\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">waiting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for lower mortgage rates or home prices before making a move. Timing the market can be difficult, especially with today\u2019s uncertain economy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If mortgage rates fall significantly or inflation drops, more buyers may come off the sidelines, increasing competition and putting upward pressure on home prices\u2014but also giving incentive for more sellers to list. Buyers who are financially ready today benefit from greater negotiating power, more seller concessions, and less competition than they would in a more active market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMy best advice for cost-conscious buyers is to focus on the long term and buy when they\u2019re personally and financially ready,\u201d added Fairweather. \u201cHousing is a major investment, and timing the market to score a discount is difficult and may not make sense for everyone. Housing is expensive, and while affordability is improving, it\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/will-house-prices-go-down\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unlikely to substantially move<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> until economic uncertainty eases and homebuilding improves. Don\u2019t stretch your budget or rush the process if you don\u2019t need to.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, the best time to buy isn&#8217;t necessarily when market conditions are perfect, but when you&#8217;re financially prepared, have found the right home, and are ready to move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>&gt;&gt; Read: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-a-house\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b><i>Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final thoughts: The best time to buy a house is in late summer, but personal timelines matter the most<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying a home remains challenging for most people. The typical housing payment has climbed to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/housing-market-update-new-listings-decline-spring-2026\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over $2,600<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the median home costs nearly $400,000, and mortgage rates are volatile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But buyers also have more leverage than they\u2019ve had in years. Competition is low, inventory is growing, and sellers are increasingly offering price cuts and concessions to attract buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those still eager to find their dream home, late summer is the best time to buy a house: demand is stronger, inventory is building, and price cuts are more common. But ultimately, the best time to buy is when it works best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please see the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/best-time-to-sell-buy-home\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">original report<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a full methodology.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best time to buy a house is in August, when inventory is high, listings are fresh, and discounts are more common. 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