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WHAT'S THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO BUY?

You don't always get to choose when it's time to move.

 Sometimes, you move to a new city for a new job with little or no advance notice. Other times, your family size increases and you have to find an extra bedroom (or two!).

 However, if you can choose, there are some months in which it's better to buy than others.

 There actually is a "best time of year to purchase a home" and here's a hint -- it's not in the spring.

 According to data from RealtyTrac, April is the month in which buyers are most likely to overpay for a home. Buyers in October, December, January, and February, however, tend to get the best deals.

 Planning to buy a home next spring? You may want to shift your time frame. It may be best to buy your next home within the next 90 days.