If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to step into the market, that moment is now. This October is shaping up to be the most buyer-friendly window we’ve seen all year—and smart buyers are already taking notice.

According to Realtor.com:

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“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.”

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The summer crush is over. The crowds on the Jersey shore have dissipated. What does that mean for you as a homebuyer in the area?

 

•  More homes hitting the market

• Less competition driving up offers

• Extra time to shop and compare

• More attractive pricing

• Sellers willing to negotiate

 

It’s the perfect storm for buyers who are ready to act.

Realtor.com calls October 12–18 the “Best Week” nationally, but timing shifts a bit depending on the local market. Down the shore, the opportunity is here and now.

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Leaders across the industry agree:

•  Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist: “Homebuyers are in the best position in more than five years to find the right home and negotiate for a better price.”

• Daryl Fairweather, Redfin Chief Economist: “With falling mortgage rates and more inventory, buyers have the upper hand in negotiations.”

• NerdWallet: “This fall just might be the best window for home buyers in the past five years.”

 

That’s as close to a green light as it gets, so if buying a home has been on your radar, this fall is your golden window. The key is being prepared—getting your financing lined up, knowing your must-haves, maintaining realistic expectations, and working with a local market expert who understands the shore area inside and out. If you want to determine if you’re ready to take advantage of this rare opportunity, let’s have a conversation today. It could set you up to find the home you’ve been waiting for.