For a home search, I would start with supply and the recent closing lane
If you are not sure what to focus on first, I would start with availability and recent closings before anything else. In Botetourt County, VA, supply stood at 1.97 months last month, and a typical sold home closed at $385,000.
Supply in Botetourt County, VA was 1.97 months over the previous 30 days, and a typical sold home closed at $385,000. Active homes were typically priced at $399,900, with accepted offers averaging 96% of asking. Those numbers give me a clean starting framework for buyers.
For a buyer, starting in the wrong place usually means spending too much time on homes that never fit the market or your budget. My read is that the best first move is getting clear on what the current selection level allows and where recent closings suggest real value exists.
I would build your search around the recent $385,000 closing lane before stretching higher. I would also prioritize the homes that look credible relative to the 96% offer pattern and current supply picture. Start with what is real in Botetourt County, VA.
