10/30/2026
Florida buyers, your season may be here. ☀️
A Redfin and Home Economics analysis found that buyer discounts have historically peaked in early November in Tampa, and around mid-December in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
Holiday buyers may find less competition and more room to negotiate, especially on homes that have been listed for a while. The tradeoff is fewer fresh listings to choose from.
Timing alone does not make a home a good deal. But if the right one appears, it may be worth a closer look.
Thinking about buying before year-end? Let’s run the numbers.
Source: Redfin and Home Economics analysis, published October 27, 2026.