The best time of the year to buy a home may depend on your current situation (employment, kids in school, rent expiring). Most people prefer to buy a home between April and August or from November to December. However, during this time, since most people are looking to buy, demand is higher which tends to drive prices up. During the off-months, there is less demand and therefore prices tend to drop, however, there may be less to choose from. As always, interest rates fluctuate throughout the year and (2 comments)