Holiday Season Is the Best Time For Homebuyers to Score a Deal in These 7 U.S. Metros
Key Highlights
- ➤Early November brings peak homebuyer discounts in Milwaukee, Riverside and Tampa
- ➤Mid-December is the best dealmaking window in Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach
- ➤U.S. housing market has 63% more sellers than buyers, a record imbalance since 2013
- ➤Miami has more than twice as many sellers as buyers, making it a strong buyer’s market
- ➤Redfin operates as part of Rocket Companies (RKT) integrated homeownership platform
Expert Statements
Asad Khan, Senior Economist at Redfin
“There's a tradeoff to shopping for a home late in the year: Buyers may have fewer fresh listings to choose from, but they also face less competition, and many sellers are ready to make a deal”
Asad Khan, Senior Economist at Redfin
“A seller who has been waiting months for an offer may be more willing to negotiate on price or other costs than they were in the spring. Buyers shouldn't purchase a home just because the calendar says it's a good time for deals, but those who find the right home may have room to negotiate.”
Todd Edwards, Redfin Premier agent in Tampa
“Local buyers have a good shot at getting a deal in November, mainly because it's just before the snowbirds arrive”
Todd Edwards, Redfin Premier agent in Tampa
“House hunters have a window of opportunity to negotiate on listings that have been lingering on the market since summer: Sellers want to close a deal before the new year, and there's often not much competition from out-of-towners yet.”
Holiday Season Is the Best Time For Homebuyers to Score a Deal in These 7 U.S. Metros PR Newswire
* Early November is typically the best time of the year for house hunters to score a bargain in Milwaukee, Riverside and Tampa, according to a Redfin and Home Economics analysis * In Detroit and three more Florida metros, mid-December is the dealmaking sweet spot for buyers SEATTLE, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Early November is the best time for homebuyers to score a bargain in Milwaukee, Riverside, CA and Tampa, FL, according to a new report from Redfin , the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.
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