I would treat preparation as the advantage when homes are moving on a shorter timeline.
If you need more space and are waiting for the search to feel easier, I would not count on ease as the plan. In Pomona, CA, homes that closed over the previous month took a typical 21 days, so the better move is getting ready to act well.
Recent supply stood at 2.75 months, and offers landed at 101.2% of asking. A typical sold price was $675,000, while active homes carried a typical asking price of $689,000. That tells me space-driven moves still require preparation and clear limits.
For a growing household, the goal is not speed for its own sake. The goal is getting the next home right without missing the window when it appears. In Pomona, CA, I would rather see you prepared and selective than active and scattered.
Define the rooms and layout changes that truly matter. Set your budget ceiling before you fall for a house. I would also line up the current-home strategy early if the purchase depends on a sale.
