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OCTOBER: THE BEST TIME TO BUY A HOME IN 2025

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,...

Get Your House Ready To Sell This Winter

Some Highlights Winter is a great time to list a house, since inventory is traditionally low, and most sellers are holding off until…

A TO-DO LIST YOU’LL LOVE: JANUARY GARDENING

Ah, a whole year of gardening is ahead of us. January is the best time to pause, reflect and prepare for a year of incredible gardenin…

Holiday Season Recipes

December Gardening & Planting Tips in the South

December Gardening & Planting Tips It's time to snip greenery from your yard and enjoy amaryllis. Grow Now: Amaryllis These a…

Easy Upcycle: Turn a Dated Floral Wreath Into a Snowy Winter Wreath

Nov. 21, 2018 Easy Upcycle: Turn a Dated Floral Wreath Into a Snowy Winter Wreath Nothing brightens up your front door quite like a w…

Holiday Home Decorating Tips for Small Spaces in North Carolina

You may live in a small city dwelling, or have limited square-footage to call your own, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go big with sea…