When is a good time to buy a house? How to know if now is the right time.

As the year comes to a close, changes are filtering through the U.S. housing market. Mortgage rates are lower than they were this time last year. Home values are decreasing in some areas, sellers are reducing their listing prices, and houses are staying on the market for longer. Considering all of the factors that exist right now in the housing market — is it a good time to buy a house? Understanding the Q4 2025 housing market Good news for anyone who wants to buy a house before the end of 2025: There ...