October 2025: The Sweet Spot for Homebuyers

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to buy a home in Miami or the Florida Keys, this fall may be the best window you’ll see in 2025. Realtor.com notes that October is shaping up as the most buyer-friendly month of the year, thanks to a unique mix of inventory, pricing, and negotiating power.

For buyers in South Florida, this means more homes to choose from, less competition, and sellers who may be more flexible. Across the U.S., nearly half of homes are selling below asking price, and with mortgage rates easing, buyers are finding renewed confidence in making offers.

Timing matters, and while mid-October is considered the national “Best Week to Buy,” each local market shifts slightly. In Miami, the window is projected later in the fall, between late November and early December. That aligns with seasonal patterns in South Florida, when more inventory comes on the market and buyers gain additional leverage.

Experts agree conditions are more favorable than they’ve been in years. According to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for NAR, buyers today have “the best position in more than five years to find the right home and negotiate for a better price.” With more homes available than at any point since 2020, the Miami and Keys housing market is showing opportunities not seen in years.

Realtors with The Selling Properties Group powered by LPT Realty are tracking these shifts closely to help buyers take advantage of this unique season.