How I would use recent numbers to time a larger home purchase
If you are trying to decide whether to move into a larger home, I would start by measuring the strength of your current sale, not by falling in love with the next property first. In Temple City, CA, the recent typical selling timeline was 19 days, and that gives me a useful starting point for a move-up strategy.
Supply over the previous 30 days stood at 2.43 months, so sellers still have meaningful leverage when the home is prepared and priced well. Recent closings reached a typical $1,205,000 in Temple City, CA, and that helps frame what your current home may be able to contribute toward the next purchase.
I would still keep the recent typical asking price of $1,254,000 in view. That number running above the typical closed price tells me you need discipline on both sides of the move. Recent offers averaging 100.5% of asking show that the strongest listings can still command solid terms, but not every listing deserves the same assumption.
Set a grounded sale strategy before you stretch into the next budget. Identify the specific space problem the next home needs to solve. Stay ready to move quickly when the right property appears, but make sure the next purchase fits the full picture, not just today's emotion.
