Realtor.com® October 12-18th Marks the Best Time to Buy a Home in 2025
Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) has identified October 12-18, 2025, as the optimal time to purchase a home. During this period, buyers can expect 32.6% more active listings compared to early 2025, potential savings of over $15,000 on median-priced homes, and 30.6% less competition from other buyers.
The 2025 housing market shows signs of balance with inventory levels reaching pre-pandemic highs, exceeding 1 million active listings in late spring. Homes are spending about two weeks longer on the market compared to peak season, and approximately 5.5% of listings are seeing price reductions during this optimal week.
The report highlights regional variations, with 45 of the 50 largest metros experiencing their best buying conditions within a month of the national timing. Markets like New York and Chicago peak earlier in September, while Florida markets see optimal conditions as late as December.
[ "Housing inventory has reached highest levels since pre-pandemic, exceeding 1 million active listings", "Buyers can save over $15,000 on median-priced homes during optimal week", "32.6% more active listings compared to early 2025", "30.6% reduced competition from other buyers", "Market conditions are most buyer-friendly in nearly a decade" ]Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) ha identificato il periodo dal 12 al 18 ottobre 2025 come il momento ottimale per acquistare una casa. Durante questo periodo, gli acquirenti possono aspettarsi 32,6% di annunci attivi in più rispetto all'inizio del 2025, potenziali risparmi di oltre 15.000 dollari sui prezzi medi delle case e 30,6% in meno di concorrenza da parte di altri acquirenti.
Il mercato immobiliare del 2025 mostra segnali di equilibrio, con livelli di inventario che hanno raggiunto i massimi pre-pandemia, superando oltre 1 milione di annunci attivi in tarda primavera. Le case rimangono sul mercato circa due settimane in più rispetto alla stagione di picco, e circa il 5,5% degli annunci subiscono riduzioni di prezzo durante questa settimana ottimale.
Il rapporto evidenzia variazioni regionali, con 45 delle 50 metropoli più grandi che registrano le condizioni di acquisto migliori entro un mese dal timing nazionale. Mercati come New York e Chicago raggiungono il picco già a settembre, mentre i mercati della Florida vedono condizioni ottimali anche a dicembre.
Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) ha identificado del 12 al 18 de octubre de 2025 como el momento óptimo para comprar una casa. Durante este período, los compradores pueden esperar un 32,6% más de listados activos en comparación con principios de 2025, posibles ahorros de más de 15.000 dólares en viviendas de precio medio y un 30,6% menos de competencia por parte de otros compradores.
El mercado de vivienda 2025 muestra signos de equilibrio, con inventario alcanzando niveles previos a la pandemia, superando más de 1 millón de listados activos a finales de la primavera. Las viviendas permanecen en el mercado alrededor de dos semanas más que durante la temporada alta, y aproximadamente un 5,5% de los listados registran reducciones de precio durante esta semana óptima.
El informe destaca variaciones regionales, con 45 de las 50 áreas metropolitanas más grandes experimentando sus mejores condiciones de compra dentro de un mes del horario nacional. Mercados como Nueva York y Chicago alcanzan su pico más temprano en septiembre, mientras que los mercados de Florida muestran condiciones óptimas incluso hasta diciembre.
Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA)는 2025년 10월 12일부터 18일까지를 주택 구입에 가장 유리한 시기로 확인했습니다. 이 기간 동안 구매자들은 2025년 초에 비해 활발한 매물 32.6% 증가, 중가 주택의 약 1만 5천 달러 이상 절감, 그리고 다른 구매자들의 경쟁이 30.6% 감소할 것으로 예상할 수 있습니다.
2025년 주택시장은 균형의 징후를 보이며 재고가 팬데믹 이전 수준에 도달했고, 늦봄에는 100만 개가 넘는 활성 매물을 초과했습니다. 매물은 피크 시즌보다 약 2주 더 오래 시장에 남아 있으며, 약 매물의 5.5%가 이 최적 주간 동안 가격이 하락하고 있습니다.
보고서는 지역별 차이를 강조하며, 상위 50대 도시 중 45개가 전국 시기와 거의 한 달 이내에 가장 좋은 구매 여건을 경험한다고 밝힙니다. 뉴욕과 시카고 같은 시장은 9월에 더 빨리 정점을 찍고, 플로리다 시장은 12월까지 최적 여건을 보이는 경우가 있습니다.
Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) a identifié du 12 au 18 octobre 2025 comme la période idéale pour acheter une maison. Pendant cette période, les acheteurs peuvent s'attendre à 32,6% de listes actives en plus par rapport au début de 2025, des économies potentielles de plus de 15 000 $ sur les maisons au prix médian et à une concurrence réduite de 30,6% de la part d'autres acheteurs.
Le marché immobilier 2025 montre des signes d'équilibre, avec des niveaux d'inventaire atteignant les niveaux pré-pandémiques et dépassant plus d'un million de listes actives à la fin du printemps. Les maisons restent sur le marché environ deux semaines de plus que pendant la saison des pics, et environ 5,5% des annonces voient des réductions de prix pendant cette semaine optimale.
Le rapport souligne des variations régionales, avec 45 des 50 plus grandes métropoles connaissant les meilleures conditions d'achat dans le mois qui suit le timing national. Des marchés comme New York et Chicago atteignent leur pic plus tôt en septembre, tandis que les marchés floridiens présentent des conditions optimales jusqu'en décembre.
Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) hat den Zeitraum vom 12. bis 18. Oktober 2025 als optimal zum Hauskauf identifiziert. In diesem Zeitraum können Käufer mit 32,6% mehr aktiven Inseraten im Vergleich zum Anfang 2025 rechnen, potenzielle Einsparungen von mehr als 15.000 $ bei medianen Preisen und 30,6% weniger Konkurrenz durch andere Käufer.
Der Wohnungsmarkt 2025 zeigt Anzeichen von Ausgeglichenheit, mit einem Inventar, das das Vor-Pandemie-Niveau erreicht hat und über einer Million aktiver Inserate im späten Frühjahr überschreitet. Immobilien verbleiben rund zwei Wochen länger auf dem Markt als in der Hochsaison, und etwa 5,5% der Inserate verzeichnen Preisnachlässe während dieser optimalen Woche.
Der Bericht hebt regionale Unterschiede hervor: Von den 50 größten Metropolen erleben 45 die besten Kaufbedingungen innerhalb eines Monats nach dem nationalen Timing. Märkte wie New York und Chicago erreichen ihren Höhepunkt bereits im September, während Märkte in Florida die optimalen Bedingungen bis Dezember sehen.
Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) حددت الفترة من 12 إلى 18 أكتوبر 2025 كأفضل وقت لشراء منزل. خلال هذه الفترة، يمكن للمشترين توقع زيادة بنسبة 32.6% في القوائم النشطة مقارنةً ببداية 2025، وتوفيراً محتملاً يزيد عن 15,000 دولار على منازل بسعر متوسط، وانخفاضاً في المنافسة بنسبة 30.6% من المشترين الآخرين.
يعرض سوق الإسكان لعام 2025 إشارات إلى التوازن مع وصول مستويات المخزون إلى مستويات ما قبل الجائحة، متجاوزاً أكثر من مليون قائمة نشطة في الربيع المتأخر. تبقى المنازل في السوق لمدة تقارب أسبوعين إضافيين مقارنة بموسم الذروة، وأبحاثاً تشير إلى أن حوالي 5.5% من القوائم تشهد تخفيضات في الأسعار خلال هذا الأسبوع الأمثل.
يسلط التقرير الضوء على اختلافات إقليمية، حيث تمر 45 من أكبر 50 مدينة حضرية بظروف شراء الأفضل خلال شهر واحد من التوقيت الوطني. أسواق مثل نيويورك وشيكاغو تبلغ ذروةها في سبتمبر، في حين أن أسواق فلوريدا ترى الظروف المثلى حتى ديسمبر.
Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) 已将 2025 年 10 月 12-18 日定为购房的最佳时机。在此期间，买家 Compared to early 2025 预计将有 活跃挂牌增加 32.6%，中位价房屋可能节省 超过 15,000 美元，以及来自其他买家的竞争减 30.6%。
2025 年的住房市场呈现出平衡迹象，库存水平达到疫情前的高点，在春末超过 100 万个活跃挂牌。房屋在市场上的时间比峰季多约 两周，并且约 5.5% 的挂牌在这一最佳周出现降价。
报告强调区域差异，50 个最大城市中有 45 个在全国时机后一个月内便拥有最佳买房条件。像纽约和芝加哥这样的市场在九月就达到峰值，而佛州市场则可能在十二月仍然处于最佳状态。
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- Elevated mortgage rates continue to affect affordability
- Some buyers remain sidelined due to affordability challenges
- Slower-than-usual seller activity overall in fall 2025
Buyers may see up to
"After years of constrained conditions, the 2025 housing market is giving buyers something they haven't had in a long time: options," said Danielle Hale, Chief Economist, Realtor.com®. "I expect this market momentum shift to magnify typical seasonal trends that favor homebuyers 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
Why Is Mid-October the Best Time to Buy?
For the first time in years, the housing market is showing signs of balance, creating a rare opportunity for buyers including:
- Plentiful Listings: Inventory levels typically peak in the early fall, and this year, they've reached the highest point since before the pandemic even before the season cools. Buyers during the best week can expect up to
32.6% more active listings than at the start of the year, offering more options to find the right fit. - Less Competition: Buyer demand has cooled in 2025 due to affordability challenges and elevated mortgage rates. Historically, competition is
30.6% lower than peak season during this week, giving buyers more breathing room and reducing pressure to make rushed decisions. - A More Manageable Market Pace: Homes are taking longer to sell, with the
U.S. median time on market surpassing pre-pandemic norms this summer. In October, homes typically spend two weeks longer on the market compared to peak season, meaning sellers may be more open to negotiation. - Lower Prices: Nationally, listing prices during the best week are on average
3.4% below seasonal peaks, translating to potential savings of over$15,000 $439,450 - More Price Reductions: October historically
marks one of the top periods for price cuts, with about5.5% of homes seeing reductions that week. Recent trends suggest 2025 could see even more discounted listings. - Fresh Listings: Despite slower-than-usual seller activity overall in the fall, mid-October consistently has enough fresh listings to outpace conditions at the start of the year—historically
15.7% more—giving buyers additional opportunities to find homes that match their priorities.
The 2025 housing market has slowed compared to recent years, allowing inventory to accumulate and giving buyers more leverage. Active listings climbed above 1 million in late spring, a milestone not seen in years, and time on market has normalized to pre-pandemic levels. Elevated mortgage rates and stronger rental alternatives have kept some buyers on the sidelines, further reducing competition.
"While the market has not yet tipped into a full 'buyer's market,' conditions are more balanced than they have been in years," said Hale. "This represents a significant shift after a period of historically tight supply and intense competition that left many home shoppers priced out."
Regional Highlights
The national "best week" of October 12–18 applies to many metro areas, but local markets show some variation:
- Earlier Best Weeks:
New York ,Philadelphia ,Chicago ,Atlanta , andDallas all see buyer-friendly conditions a few weeks earlier, often in September. - Aligned with National Timing: Large metros like
Houston ,Los Angeles , andWashington, D.C. mirror the national October timing. - Later Best Weeks:
Florida markets, includingMiami andTampa , peak as late as December.
Across the 50 largest metros, 45 experience their best time to buy within a month of the national week. In metros aligned with October 12–18, buyers can expect
Table One: Best Time to Buy - Top 50 Largest Metro Areas
Metro (Alphabetical) | Best Week | Active Listings vs Avg | Views Per Property vs Peak | Days on Market vs Peak | Median Listing Price vs Peak | New Listings vs Avg | Price Reductions vs Avg |
October 12-18 | +14.7 % | -30.6 % | +13 days | -3.4 % | -3.9 % | 1.1 % | |
September 28 - October 4 | 15.9 % | -35.1 % | 13 | -4.6 % | 0.6 % | 1.5 % | |
September 28 - October 4 | 24.9 % | -43.5 % | 25 | -6.6 % | -6.5 % | 2.4 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 19.0 % | -34.1 % | 10 | -5.1 % | 6.3 % | 1.5 % | |
October 19 - 25 | 11.8 % | -30.0 % | 19 | -4.0 % | -11.5 % | 0.8 % | |
October 26 - November 1 | 20.9 % | -38.8 % | 22 | -6.1 % | -8.7 % | 1.7 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 22.9 % | -44.6 % | 22 | -8.0 % | 2.1 % | 1.3 % | |
November 2 - 8 | 18.2 % | -37.8 % | 16 | -5.8 % | -10.5 % | 1.1 % | |
September 28 - October 4 | 17.1 % | -33.8 % | 10 | -6.3 % | -1.2 % | 1.4 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 21.4 % | -31.2 % | 11 | -10.7 % | 0.9 % | 1.7 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 19.3 % | -31.0 % | 12 | -8.8 % | 7.2 % | 1.8 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 27.3 % | -43.9 % | 17 | -10.3 % | 4.0 % | 2.5 % | |
September 28 - October 4 | 20.8 % | -39.8 % | 17 | -6.9 % | -0.8 % | 2.1 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 32.4 % | -46.4 % | 21 | -8.7 % | -7.2 % | 2.9 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 21.0 % | -44.4 % | 13 | -9.9 % | 3.8 % | 1.6 % | |
September 28 - October 4 | 29.0 % | -37.6 % | 15 | -7.9 % | 12.5 % | 2.0 % | |
September 21 - 27 | 15.8 % | -33.5 % | 21 | -7.0 % | -3.1 % | 1.1 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 12.1 % | -36.5 % | 14 | -4.3 % | -2.9 % | 1.2 % | |
October 26 - November 1 | 26.1 % | -38.7 % | 15 | -9.6 % | -10.6 % | 2.1 % | |
October 26 - November 1 | 16.7 % | -42.7 % | 17 | -7.3 % | -7.6 % | 1.1 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 21.4 % | -29.6 % | 11 | -9.0 % | 3.1 % | 1.6 % | |
October 5 - 11 | 15.9 % | -43.2 % | 11 | -4.7 % | 3.9 % | 2.0 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 15.0 % | -38.8 % | 11 | -5.6 % | -0.1 % | 1.3 % | |
November 2 - 8 | 22.5 % | -35.0 % | 13 | -9.4 % | -4.5 % | 1.6 % | |
September 21 - 27 | 14.1 % | -29.7 % | 12 | -4.7 % | 1.1 % | 1.3 % | |
November 30 - December 6 | 8.7 % | -35.2 % | 13 | -3.7 % | -6.0 % | 0.6 % | |
September 7 - 13 | 15.8 % | -33.9 % | 8 | -7.0 % | 23.1 % | 1.4 % | |
October 26 - November 1 | 22.3 % | -37.9 % | 17 | -9.7 % | -18.0 % | 1.9 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 21.9 % | -35.1 % | 13 | -5.4 % | 4.4 % | 1.5 % | |
September 14 - 20 | 9.4 % | -26.7 % | 18 | -2.8 % | 6.3 % | 0.7 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 16.3 % | -33.2 % | 11 | -6.0 % | -1.9 % | 1.9 % | |
October 26 - November 1 | 14.4 % | -39.3 % | 13 | -4.0 % | -7.1 % | 0.9 % | |
September 7 - 13 | 10.2 % | -28.6 % | 12 | -3.8 % | 21.0 % | 0.8 % | |
November 2 - 8 | 18.3 % | -39.6 % | 10 | -5.4 % | 19.1 % | 1.1 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 17.5 % | -31.5 % | 12 | -7.2 % | 7.3 % | 1.5 % | |
October 26 - November 1 | 18.6 % | -41.9 % | 28 | -4.3 % | 33.4 % | 0.8 % | |
October 19 - 25 | 21.1 % | -32.1 % | 11 | -4.8 % | -1.2 % | 1.6 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 23.5 % | -37.0 % | 17 | -5.1 % | 0.4 % | 2.1 % | |
October 26 - November 1 | 16.8 % | -33.6 % | 12 | -6.8 % | 0.5 % | 1.1 % | |
September 28 - October 4 | 15.6 % | -39.4 % | 12 | -2.3 % | 3.3 % | 1.3 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 24.6 % | -44.7 % | 17 | -5.4 % | 8.9 % | 1.9 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 17.6 % | -36.5 % | 15 | -5.4 % | 1.5 % | 1.6 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 17.7 % | -41.1 % | 12 | -6.5 % | -0.3 % | 1.5 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 30.8 % | -45.8 % | 14 | -7.0 % | 8.1 % | 1.9 % | |
October 19 - 25 | 19.4 % | -46.6 % | 20 | -8.6 % | -15.6 % | 1.8 % | |
October 19 - 25 | 33.7 % | -53.3 % | 22 | -7.9 % | 23.5 % | 1.4 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 15.9 % | -28.0 % | 11 | -4.9 % | 5.1 % | 1.7 % | |
November 30 - December 6 | 15.3 % | -44.8 % | 19 | -5.0 % | -11.1 % | 0.4 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 18.8 % | -34.2 % | 7 | -4.6 % | 7.1 % | 1.6 % | |
September 21 - 27 | 13.9 % | -30.8 % | 13 | -3.3 % | 4.7 % | 1.4 % | |
October 12 - 18 | 21.6 % | -36.1 % | 11 | -5.3 % | 1.8 % | 1.6 % |
Methodology:
Realtor.com analyzed six supply and demand metrics at a national and metropolitan level that follow seasonal patterns, using data for 2018-2024 period (2020 data was omitted due to anomalies caused by the pandemic). Those metrics analyzed include: 1) listing prices, 2) inventory levels, 3) new "fresh" listings, 4) time on market, 5) homebuyer demand (Realtor.com views per property) and 6) price reductions. Interest rates, which do not follow seasonal patterns, were not included.
Each week of the year was scored from 0 to 100 based on the number of active listings. A given week scored highly if it had more listings compared to other weeks of the year. The other metrics were scored in the same way, such that each week had six different scores for active listings, new listings, listing prices, days on market, price reductions, and views per property. (In the case of prices, lower prices score higher. Same with views per property).
Each week was then ranked by the average of those scores. The week with the highest composite score was considered the best time to buy. This week represents a balanced view of market conditions favorable for buyers.
About Realtor.com®
Realtor.com® pioneered online real estate and has been at the forefront for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights, professional guidance and powerful tools to help them find their perfect home. Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com® is a valued partner, delivering consumer connections and a robust suite of marketing tools to support business growth. Realtor.com® is operated by News Corp [Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc.
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