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:
More tips from the Z:
http://www.zillowblog.com/2013-09-30/tips-for-buying-a-home-in-the-fall/
More on seasonal homebuying patterns from CR:
http://www.calculatedriskblog.com/2013/10/update-seasonal-pattern-for-house-prices.html