I would answer that by looking at pace, competition, and price discipline
If you're asking whether you can afford to wait before acting on a home in La Verne, CA, my answer is maybe, but only if the property is not one of the obvious standouts. The recent market is moving fast enough that I would not rely on delay as a strategy.
A typical sale in La Verne, CA took 16 days last month, supply stood at 2.59 months, and buyers paid about 100.6% of asking. That tells me the better listings can still move with purpose. When I see that combination, I advise buyers to be ready for quick decisions on the homes that clearly match the market.
I do not take that as a signal to overreact. Active homes in La Verne, CA had a typical asking price of $1,099,000, while the typical sold price was $1,000,000, so some properties are still listed above where the market is closing. I would move fast on fit and value, not just on urgency alone.
Know your walk-away number before the showing. Be prepared to revisit a strong property quickly if it checks the right boxes. Skip the homes that are overpriced or compromised instead of trying to force them into your plan. If a sale is tied to your purchase, I would coordinate both timelines now.
