A fast market does not have to push you into a rushed decision
If you are worried about making a mistake because homes move quickly, I would focus on building confidence before the right property appears. That approach matters in Temple City, CA, where a typical recent sale took 19 days and supply was only 2.43 months.
Those numbers tell me the strongest homes can still move quickly. Recent closings reached a typical $1,205,000, and recent offers averaged 100.5% of asking, so I would assume a well-positioned listing may not wait long for a serious offer.
The recent typical asking price of $1,254,000 also matters because it sits above the typical closed price. In Temple City, CA, that gap reminds me to separate listings that are priced to transact from listings that are still testing the market. Not every asking number deserves the same reaction.
Set your budget and walk-away line before you tour. Evaluate every home against recent closing behavior, not just how it looks on the first visit. When the house fits your goals and the pricing is defensible, act decisively. If it does not, move on without forcing it.
