{"id":24,"date":"2026-09-21T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.room-vu.com\/salesbysusie-com\/2026\/09\/21\/the-best-time-to-buy-a-home-in-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T14:00:00","slug":"the-best-time-to-buy-a-home-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesbysusie.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/21\/the-best-time-to-buy-a-home-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Time to Buy a Home in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"video-zmyer\">\n<div class=\"video-frame-zmyer\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/agent\/embed\/susie-avedissian\/home-buyers-save-remotion-videos-e3db\"\n                frameborder=\"0\"\n                allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n                allowfullscreen><br \/>\n        <\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"video-description-zmyer\">\n<p>Timing is everything when it comes to securing the right home and maximizing value. For those considering a purchase in 2026, the period from September 27 to October 3 stands out for buyers seeking both selection and advantage. During this window, national inventory is projected to rise by 31.9% compared to the year\u2019s start and 13.3% above the average week, expanding the range of options for discerning buyers. Pricing is anticipated to be 3.5% below the seasonal high, which could translate to approximately $14,000 in savings on a median-priced US home of $416,000. With competition typically 30.1% lower than the annual peak and homes expected to remain on the market for around 64 days, buyers gain the breathing room to make thoughtful, informed decisions. As always, I believe that navigating these shifting dynamics with a strategic, client-focused approach is key to finding the perfect fit and protecting your interests. Whether you\u2019re seeking a home that aligns with your lifestyle or an investment that delivers lasting value, understanding the market\u2019s nuances is essential to a seamless and rewarding outcome.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Timing is everything when it comes to securing the right home and maximizing value. For those considering a purchase in 2026, the period from September 27 to October 3 stands out for buyers seeking both selection and advantage. During this window, national inventory is projected to rise by 31.9% compared to the year\u2019s start and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":352,"featured_media":53,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-posts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salesbysusie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salesbysusie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salesbysusie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salesbysusie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/352"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salesbysusie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.salesbysusie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salesbysusie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salesbysusie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salesbysusie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salesbysusie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}