The big picture: Home buying typically peaks in the summer and properties tend to sit on the market longer heading into the winter.
Yes, but: Inventory usually remains high in fall and buyers have extra bargaining power as sellers are eager to close a deal before the holidays, real estate experts tell Axios.
What we're watching:Mortgage rates are once again a wild card. Experts predict lower rates could bring buyers off the sidelines, which might drive home prices even higher if inventory doesn't improve.