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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,...

SEPTEMBER - A SECOND HOME MIGHT BE THE MISSING PIECE IN YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN

A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? According  to  Int…

September - Transition Your Home Decor to Fall

Transition Your Home Decor to Fall With pumpkin-spice lattes back in season and autumn in the air, it’s time to change your home decor to …

September Home Maintenance Checklist

September Home Maintenance Checklist For most of the country, September signals the end of summer’s dog days and a return to fuzzy sweater…

September - Easy Autumn Lawn Care Guide

Easy Autumn Lawn Care Guide  Harsh winter weather can be hard on our lawns, especially if you live in an area with brutal cold and heavy sn…

Decorating with Sunflowers

T he beginning of fall is prime time to switch up your home’s decor. However, you might not be ready to deck out your home with pumpkins …

Why Gated Communities are Popular

Gated communities first became popular during New York's Gilded Age, serving as private enclaves for wealthy homeowners. During the 1…

AUGUST - PASS ALONG YOUR PASSION FOR GARDENING

If you have a passion for gardening and you want to pass that passion on to your little ones, it’s not that challenging to instill an int…

AUGUST HOME MAINTENANCE - THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER ARE BARKING!

The dog days of summer are barking and Labor Day is just around the bend, signaling the end of yet another epic season in the sun. But befo…