Momentum shifts through autumn. Listings that lingered over summer often see a motivated seller by September or October, and buyers who missed a spring bidding situation frequently find better negotiating room once school schedules and summer moves are behind everyone.
Winter still slows things down more than fall does. Saskatoon's market does not truly quiet until the cold sets in, so early to mid fall keeps most of the selection of a summer market with less of the competition, before the seasonal slowdown reduces how many homes are actively for sale.
The right time to buy is still whichever month a well-priced home that fits your needs comes on the market, not a calendar rule. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.