October 12–18 May Be The BEST Week to Buy a Home in 2025

Yes, you read that right—the single best week to buy a home this year is almost here. National forecasts point to October 12–18, 2025, as the sweet spot for buyers. After a slower-than-usual summer, the market is shifting. Declining mortgage rates and softening home prices are setting the stage for a more balanced playing field.

Historically, this mid-October week delivers the most favorable mix of conditions—elevated inventory, prices dipping below seasonal highs, and fewer buyers competing for the same homes. For anyone who’s been waiting for the right moment to make a move, this could be it.

While holding out later in the season might mean slightly deeper savings, acting during this “best week” often brings the biggest advantage: fresh options and more opportunities to find a home that checks all the boxes. While holding off until later in the season could mean squeezing out a little more savings, buying earlier in October often provides the advantage of more fresh listings to choose from. The key is preparation: buyers who understand their priorities and are ready to act will be best positioned to take advantage of this unique moment.

At Jlux Homes & Co., we’re watching these shifts closely and guiding our clients through them with the expertise and confidence they deserve. If a new home is on your horizon, October may be the time to turn possibility into reality.