Yes, but the current market still rewards people who are ready before they fall in love with a home.
If you are worried that being selective will make you miss your chance, I would push back on that. Selective is good. Unprepared is the real problem.
In Montebello, CA, the market had 2.32 months of supply over the previous month, a typical sale timeline of 27 days, and recent offers landing at 97.5% of asking. The latest three-month summary also showed 10 pending homes with a typical 9 days before moving forward. That tells me serious homes can move quickly, but it does not mean you need to chase every listing.
The typical sold price last month was $959,995, while active homes had a typical asking price of $892,495. I would use that spread to stay grounded in value. In Montebello, CA, the smartest approach is to be selective about fit and decisive about process, so you do not confuse urgency with quality.
Set firm standards for condition, layout, and payment before you tour. Review new listings quickly and reject weak fits faster. Save your fast decisions for homes that clearly earn them, and let the rest go without regret.
