09/23/2026
Rates are up and affordability is tighter than buyers would like. That part isn’t up for debate.
What often gets missed is the seasonal pattern working in the opposite direction. Nationally, Realtor.com’s research points to the week of September 27 through October 3 as this year’s best window to buy, driven by more inventory, less competition, and prices that have already come down from their peak.
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