You’ve found the house. The offer has been accepted. Inspections are underway, and everyone is looking forward to closing.Then the lender says the property doesn’t qualify for financing
Why This Fall Might Be the Best Time to Buy
Dated: September 30 2025
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🍂 🏡 This fall is shaping up to be the most buyer-friendly season we’ve seen in a long time. Here’s why:
🏘️ More Homes to Choose From
Housing supply is the highest it’s been since before the pandemic, meaning you have more options and less pressure to make a split-second decision.
📉 Less Competition, More Negotiation Power
We’re finally seeing a shift in the market. Sellers who priced high are coming back to reality — and that gives us room to negotiate things like price, closing costs, or even repairs.
💸 Some Prices Are Dropping
While home prices are still high overall, growth is slowing. In many areas, prices are falling year over year — especially on homes that have been sitting on the market for a while. That could mean a better deal for you.
📦 Moving Costs May Be Lower, Too
Fall moves tend to be less expensive than summer — and easier to schedule.
🙋♀️ As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I help you make smart, confident purchase decisions. If you’re thinking about buying, now’s the time to explore your options. Let’s talk! Give me a call at 4063506114 or email me here.
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Shawn Cox-Mistretta
Shawn Cox-Mistretta is a third-generation Montanan and an experienced real estate professional with over 30 years of helping clients buy and sell homes. Born and raised in Lewistown, she grew up with ....
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