A smaller shortlist usually beats a wider search when recent activity is this selective.
If you are trying to decide how many homes to keep in play, I would rather see you focus on five strong options than fifteen loose ones. In Church Hill, VA, the last 3 months showed only 10 new listings and 8 pending homes, so selection is not wide enough to support a casual search.
The recent 3-month summary in Church Hill, VA showed 10 newly listed homes, 8 homes under contract, and 10 recent closings. New homes had a typical asking point of $622,500, while pending homes were at $609,500.
That kind of volume tells me buyers need precision. A broad search sounds safer, but it often keeps you stuck comparing homes that are not actually competing with each other. I would tighten the field around price, location within Church Hill, VA, and the condition you are willing to handle.
Cut your search to homes that fit your budget and must-haves right now. Compare each option against the recent pending level of $609,500 so your expectations stay grounded. Tour in clusters when possible and decide quickly after each visit.
