[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f1inj8wuyn1lp7":3,"$ffeh0925h8cuz":42,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":46},{"item":4,"previous":30,"next":36},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":9,"isInfographic":14,"categories":15,"isVideo":14,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":28,"updatedAt":29},3638,"early-october-is-the-sweet-spot-for-buyers","Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers","Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you.\r\n\r\n","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F24114213\u002F20210928-KCM-Share.jpg","Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you.\r\n\r\n\u003C!--more-->\r\n\r\nWhile there’s no denying the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F02\u002F5-reasons-todays-housing-market-is-anything-but-normal\u002F\">housing market\u003C\u002Fa> is having a great year, many of the headlines are focused on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F17\u002Fhave-you-ever-seen-a-housing-market-like-this-infographic\u002F\">the perks\u003C\u002Fa> for sellers. But what about buyers today? As a buyer, you’re likely braving bidding wars and weighing \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F23\u002Ftwo-reasons-why-waiting-a-year-to-buy-could-cost-you\u002F\">low mortgage rates\u003C\u002Fa> versus \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F08\u002F11\u002Fare-houses-less-affordable-than-they-were-in-past-decades\u002F\">price appreciation\u003C\u002Fa> as you search for your dream home. If you find yourself a bit discouraged, hear this: there are clear signs buyers may have more opportunities this fall.\r\n\r\nAccording to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.realtor.com\u002Fresearch\u002Fbest-time-to-buy-2021\u002F\">\u003Cem>realtor.com\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cem>, \u003C\u002Fem>the sweet spot for buyers is just around the corner. In a recent study, experts analyzed housing market trends by looking at data from the past several years. When applied to the current market, experts determined the ideal week to buy a home this year. The research says:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>“\u003Cem>Nationally, \u003Cstrong>the best time to buy in 2021 is the week of October 3-9\u003C\u002Fstrong>. This week historically has shown the best balance of market conditions that favor buyers.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nSo, what’s that mean for you? If you’re looking to buy a home, there’s a golden window of opportunity coming. Here’s what you can expect from that week.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Increased Housing Supply \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nThe number of homes available for sale should increase. According to \u003Cem>realtor.com\u003C\u002Fem>, you can expect to see more new listings come to market the week of October 3. The findings estimate we’ll see roughly \u003Cstrong>17.6% more homes available \u003C\u002Fstrong>than we saw at the start of the year.\r\n\r\nThis means you’ll have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F16\u002Fis-the-number-of-homes-for-sale-finally-growing\u002F\">more options\u003C\u002Fa> to choose from which should be a welcome relief in a market with tight housing supply.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Fewer Bidding Wars\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nWith more homes available, you should also see a slight decline in the number of bidding wars. Having more options means buyers may not be competing as intensely for the homes on the market because there are more choices to go around.\r\n\r\n\u003Cstrong>This means when you \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F15\u002F5-tips-for-making-your-best-offer\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>write an offer\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cstrong>, you may have less competition and a better chance of being the top bid.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Just remember, it’s still important to come in with a strong offer.\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Adjusted Homes Prices \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\r\nAs we move into the end of the year, the findings from \u003Cem>realtor.com\u003C\u002Fem> note this week may also be one of the peak weeks for price reductions in 2021. Historically the data shows an average of 7.0% of homes have a price reduction that week. Why? When housing supply ticks up, sellers need to look for other ways to make their house stand out.\r\n\r\n\u003Cstrong>This means, while home \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simplifyingthemarket.com\u002F2021\u002F09\u002F09\u002Fhome-price-appreciation-is-skyrocketing-in-2021-what-about-2022\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>prices\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cstrong> are still appreciating overall, you may see some homes with price adjustments from eager sellers.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The process of closing a house takes time. To close before end of year, sellers may be more motivated this October.\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Bottom Line\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nIf you’re in the market for a home, don’t lose steam now. Data shows early October may give you the long-awaited opportunity to find the home of your dreams. Let’s connect so you have a trusted ally and advisor to help keep you motivated so you can find the perfect home for you.","\r\nIf you’re in the market for a home, don’t lose steam now. Data shows early October may give you the long-awaited opportunity to find the home of your dreams. 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