The best move is to shop with a plan, not with panic.
If you are trying to decide whether homes in Lowell, IN are still worth pursuing right now, I would not tell you to sit on the sidelines. I would tell you to get sharper. Over the previous 30 days, supply stood at 2.5 months, a typical sale took 36 days, and recent offers landed at 98.2% of asking. That combination tells me homes are moving, but there is still room for disciplined buyers to make smart decisions without chasing every listing blindly.
A typical closed price in Lowell, IN was $346,304 last month, while the typical asking price for active homes was $385,000. That spread matters. It tells me you should not assume every asking price reflects where a home will actually close, especially when offers are averaging 98.2% of list instead of full price or above.
I see the main risk as misreading the market's pace. With a typical sale timeline of 36 days, you need to be ready, but you do not need to rush yourself into a poor fit. Lowell, IN is still leaning toward sellers because supply is only 2.5 months, so hesitation can cost you the right house, yet overreacting can cost you just as much if you ignore where recent closings are actually landing.
Get your financing and proof of funds in order before you tour seriously. Use the $346,304 typical close as a reality check when you evaluate homes priced closer to $385,000. Set your walk-away point before you write. If you also have a home to sell, I would coordinate both sides early so one deadline does not put pressure on the other.
