Recent listing activity helps answer whether now is a practical time to step in or hold your position.
If you are stuck between making a move now and waiting for more options, I would look at how many homes are actually hitting the market and how many are making it to closing. Pontiac, MI had 61 new listings recently, 107 active listings, and 27 closed sales over the previous 30 days, which tells me opportunities exist, but you need a plan before you jump.
Here is the plain read. Pontiac, MI had 54 homes under contract recently, and that pending count was up 74.2% from the prior month. At the same time, typical pending homes were priced at $135,000 and moved to contract in 33 days. That tells me the homes that line up with the market are still getting picked off.
That matters if you are trying to decide whether to move first, sell first, or stay put. Recent active listings were at 107, while supply stood at 2.43 months, and the market still sat on the seller side. My advice is to make the decision around readiness, not emotion. If you have a home to sell, this is a market where preparation matters because buyers are still active, but they are not ignoring price or timeline.
Get clear on your budget and your timing before you schedule tours or prep your home. Review recent asking prices against recent closed prices so your expectations stay grounded. Have your move sequence decided in advance - where you will go, what you will keep, and how much overlap you can handle. That is the cleanest way to move in Pontiac, MI without creating avoidable stress.
