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OCTOBER: THE BEST TIME TO BUY A HOME IN 2025

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If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in.  It’s officially the best time to buy this year.  According to  Realtor.com , this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025: “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 .” So, if you’re ready and able to buy right now, shooting for this month means you should see: More homes to choose from Less competition from other buyers More time to browse Better home prices Sellers who are more willing to negotiate Just remember, every market is different. For most of the top 50 largest metros, that sweet spot falls in October. But the peak time to buy may be slightly earlier or later, depending on where you live. As  Realtor.com  explains: “While Oct. 12–18 is the national “Best Week,...
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Monster Mash-Up Pumpkins

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Mix and match pumpkins and gourds to create these adorable monsters. 
To make eyes, wrap 12-gauge orange and black aluminum wire into spirals; attach to gourd with hot glue. On a second, slightly larger gourd, add vertical or horizontal stripes with painter’s tape and black paint. Once dry, stack eye gourd on striped gourd, using skewers to secure if necessary. Pierce sides of striped gourd with awl and insert black-painted stick arms.

Original Article via Woman's Day