 TITLE: Average Age to Buy a House CONTENT: When Is the Best Time to Buy a Home?\n------------------------------------\nBecause buying a home might be your largest financial commitment, it's important to be as prepared as possible ahead of purchasing your first home, even if that means waiting a little longer.\nIf you're thinking about buying a home, here are a few things to consider:\n*   Do you need a new home quickly for any reason?\n*   Do you have enough savings to make a sizable down payment?\n*   Are you confident you'll get approved for financing?\n*   Are there economic factors that might help me get a good deal?\nWhile there's no real estate equivalent to Black Friday retail discounts, new home listings tend to increase between April and June, according to Zillow. That means if you want a large inventory of homes to choose from, spring or summer might be the best time to buy. You will, however, have a lot of other homebuyers to compete with, so alternatively, looking for homes in the winter might give you a competitive edge with the homes that are available then.\nOf course, if you have an immediate need to move—if a baby's on the way or you are relocating for a new job, for instance—you won't have the luxury of waiting for the best time of year. Regardless of when you start looking for a home, always be sure to have your finances in order so you can use your time wisely and only look at properties you can afford.\nUltimately, the best time of year to buy a home is when you are financially and emotionally ready to move forward with this major life milestone. END