This Is the Best Week to Buy a Home in 2026

Realtor.com analyzed the whole year and named this week, September 27 through October 3, the best week to buy a home in 2026, and metro Atlanta made the list. If you have been thinking about making a move, here is why this week matters, straight from the data.

The honest read: sellers are cutting prices at the highest rate of the year, buyers have more homes to choose from than they have in years, and less competition means more negotiating room. Mortgage rates are near 7% and forecasters expect them to hover around 6.7% to 6.8% through 2027, so waiting for a big drop is a bet against every major forecast. For most families, being ready this week beats waiting for a rate that is not coming.

First-time buyers, start here: Georgia's Georgia Dream program offers a below-market rate with down payment assistance for eligible buyers, so check that before you assume the numbers do not work. Whether you are buying, selling, or just wondering what this week means for your family, we will walk you through your numbers, no pressure. Have a great day!