Hat tip to daytrip for sending in this article about the benefits of buying a home in the Fall.  Articles written by casual observers tend to be lightweight, but there are a couple of good thoughts to glean, especially those on discounts.  Here is an excerpt, Reason #5:

The market isn’t the only place where homebuyers can get a seasonal discount this time of year. Census Bureau numbers indicate that fall, and September in particular, is a low point for home and garden stores such as Home Depot and Lowe’s. If the house listing you love is a kitchen upgrade or central air system away from being a dream home, home stores and builders are discounting their inventory around this time of year and letting a lot of your essentials go cheaply.

Read the full article here:

http://www.thestreet.com/story/12029646/1/5-things-you-have-to-know-about-buying-a-home-this-fall.html