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There’s one week this fall when homebuyers could save $14,000. It’s almost here

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It’s not the busiest stretch of the year, but home shoppers are about to slide into an early fall sweet spot that could save them money and make buying less of a headache. The week between September 27 and October 3 historically blesses buyers with lower prices, less competition, a buyer-friendly balance in inventory, and a slower pace, according to the latest report from Realtor.com . That week and the handful that follow it are the best time of the year to buy, offering a unique mix of perks that can make life easier for anyone home hunting. “Home shoppers heading into fall will find an opportunity that has been hard to come by in recent years: more choices and less urgency,” Realtor.com Senior Economist Hannah Jones said, observing that the sweet spot window for home shopping is arriving a bit early this year. “The week of September 27–October 3 brings together the market conditions buyers value most—elevated inventory, less competition and prices that have eased from their seasonal