A major misconception in the U.S. real estate market is that the spring is the best time to buy a home. In reality, spring benefits sellers.
"Most homebuyers think spring is the best time to buy because we all call it the spring buying season. But if you actually look at housing market metrics, the fall overwhelmingly is a much more favorable time for buyers to get their foot in the door in the housing market," Ralph McLaughlin, Realtor.com senior economist, told FOX Business.
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