{"id":11,"date":"2026-09-21T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.room-vu.com\/lindahollandsellsnewbern-com\/2026\/09\/21\/the-best-time-to-buy-a-home-in-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:00:00","slug":"the-best-time-to-buy-a-home-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lindahollandsellsnewbern.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/21\/the-best-time-to-buy-a-home-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Time to Buy a Home in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"video-zmyer\">\n<div class=\"video-frame-zmyer\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/agent\/embed\/linda-holland\/home-buyers-save-remotion-videos-e3db\"\n                frameborder=\"0\"\n                allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n                allowfullscreen><br \/>\n        <\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"video-description-zmyer\">\n<p>As someone who\u2019s helped hundreds of buyers find their home here in Eastern North Carolina, I always keep an eye on national trends that could influence your next move. If you\u2019re planning ahead for 2026, there\u2019s a window that stands out for maximizing your options and value: between September 27 and October 3, buyers are expected to find the strongest mix of inventory, less competition, and more time to make thoughtful decisions. During this period, active listings nationwide could climb 31.9% from the start of the year and 13.3% above the average week, giving buyers a wider selection. Listing prices are projected to be about 3.5% below their seasonal peak, which could mean roughly $14,000 in savings on a median-priced home near $416,000. Historically, competition drops by about 30.1% from the year\u2019s highest point, and homes may spend close to 64 days on the market\u2014helping you avoid the rushed pace we sometimes see. Experts note that early fall expands your choices, while later fall may bring even more flexibility on price. Whether you&#039;re drawn to a waterfront retreat, a historic charmer, or life in a golf course community, understanding when to act can make all the difference. My goal is to ensure you have the clarity and confidence to move at your own pace, with the latest insights in hand.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As someone who\u2019s helped hundreds of buyers find their home here in Eastern North Carolina, I always keep an eye on national trends that could influence your next move. If you\u2019re planning ahead for 2026, there\u2019s a window that stands out for maximizing your options and value: between September 27 and October 3, buyers are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":447,"featured_media":23,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-posts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lindahollandsellsnewbern.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lindahollandsellsnewbern.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lindahollandsellsnewbern.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lindahollandsellsnewbern.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/447"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lindahollandsellsnewbern.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.lindahollandsellsnewbern.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lindahollandsellsnewbern.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lindahollandsellsnewbern.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lindahollandsellsnewbern.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lindahollandsellsnewbern.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}