Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to buy a home, your timing couldn’t be better. According to Realtor.com, October 2025 is shaping up to be the most buyer-friendly month of the year.
“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.”
Why This October Stands Out
If you’re ready to make a move, buying this month could offer you:
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More homes to choose from
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Less competition from other buyers
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More time to explore your options
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Better pricing opportunities
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Sellers who are more open to negotiation
Timing Matters — Especially Locally
While mid-October marks the national “Best Week to Buy,” the exact window can vary by region. For buyers in Maryland, including the Eastern Shore and the Baltimore metro area, that prime time is expected to fall between October 12–18.
So whether you’re looking in Easton, St. Michaels, Cambridge, or Chestertown, this could be your best opportunity to find value and flexibility in the market this year.
What Experts Are Saying
Top housing economists agree that conditions are turning in favor of buyers:
Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), notes:
“Homebuyers are in the best position in more than five years to find the right home and negotiate for a better price. Current inventory is at its highest since May 2020.”
Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, adds:
“Now is a good time to buy, if you can afford it . . . with falling mortgage rates and significantly more inventory, buyers have an upper hand in negotiations.”
NerdWallet echoes the sentiment:
“This fall just might be the best window for home buyers in the past five years.”
How To Prepare for This Opportunity
If you’re thinking about buying a home, this is the time to get ready. Start by connecting with a local real estate agent who understands the nuances of the Eastern Shore market. They can help you:
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Identify your best timing
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Review new listings as they hit the market
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Get pre-approved so you’re ready to act quickly
The Bottom Line
October offers a rare window of opportunity for buyers in 2025—especially here on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
If you’re ready to take advantage of this moment, get in touch with a Benson & Mangold agent. They can help you navigate the process so you’re fully prepared to make your move when the timing is just right.
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