The current pace is giving prepared shoppers a narrow window to act.
If you are wondering whether you can take your time while shopping for a home in Kouts, IN, I would not count on much breathing room. My rule of thumb right now is to get clear on your budget and must-haves before you tour, because recent supply was only 0.67 months and two homes that went under contract did so in 5 and 9 days.
The pace matters here. In Kouts, IN, the two recently pending homes were priced at $295,000 and $250,000, and they moved to contract in 5 days and 9 days. That is a short decision window, especially when overall supply is limited.
I would not read that as a reason to rush blindly. I read it as a reason to be ready before the right home appears, because four new listings over the last three months ranged from $186,000 to $325,000, with a typical asking price of $248,750. That gives you a workable price band, but not much room to hesitate once a well-positioned home comes up in Kouts, IN.
Get your budget and target range settled before the next tour. Narrow your must-have list to the features you will actually act on. I also recommend comparing each new option against the recent pending range immediately, so you can decide fast without second-guessing yourself later.
