Back to School Doesn't Mean the End of Homebuying Season

I was touring homes with a couple from out of town last week. As we drove around Norman, OK, they asked if sellers had stopped putting their homes on the market since summer was almost over. I responded that while summer is generally a very busy time in real estate, there are always buyers and sellers looking to buy and sell. Many times life circumstances dictate when you move. Sometimes a job requires a transfer to a new location, or a couple gets married and wants a place to call home. Unfortunately, divorce is another reason to move. Other times families move because they need more room for a new baby. Then there are "empty nesters" that downsize to smaller homes so they have more free time and money to travel or pursue other interests. So while many people move during the summer, usually to minimize stress on school-aged children, people buy and sell throughout the year.