Now's the Time: Late Summer Is the Best Season For Homebuyers to Score a Deal in These U.S. Metros

Now's the Time: Late Summer Is the Best Season For Homebuyers to Score a Deal in These U.S. Metros

* Late August is the best time for homebuyers to score a deal in parts of California, Austin, TX and certain New York City suburbs * Mid-September is the prime dealmaking window for buyers in Baltimore, Nashville, Southern California and parts of Texas * Late September is the sweet spot for buyers in Houston, Las Vegas, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. SEATTLE, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Late August is prime time for homebuyers to score a bargain in much of California, including Anaheim, Oakland, Sacramento and San Jose. That's according to a new report from Redfin , the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. The savings sweet spot is the same in Austin, TX, Portland, OR, and two New York City suburbs: Nassau County, NY and Newark, NJ.