Patience can work, but only when it is backed by a clear standard.
If you are debating whether to wait for a better fit or move on what is available now, I would tell you not to confuse patience with passivity. In Beiseker, AB, the market stayed light over the previous 30 days, with only 2 new listings, so waiting makes sense only if your standards are clearly defined.
The recent numbers support a selective approach, but not endless delay. Last month, Beiseker, AB had 2 new listings, 6 active homes, and 1 sale. Supply was 6.00 months, and the typical benchmark price was $321,400.
For someone moving into a different stage of life, that means your decision is less about urgency and more about fit. I would rather see you skip the wrong property than settle out of habit, but I also would not assume the next listing will solve everything when so few homes are entering the market. That is the tradeoff I would watch closely right now.
Define what must change in your next home and what would simply be nice to have. Keep touring only the properties that clearly improve your situation. Be ready to move when one finally checks the boxes that matter most.
