I would watch contract activity first, then decide how aggressive to be.
If you are wondering whether this is the right moment to make a move in Eastpointe, MI, I would base that answer on how many homes are going under contract, not just how many are sitting for sale. Last month, 60 homes were pending versus 55 new listings, and that tells me committed demand is still active enough to matter for anyone planning a purchase or sale in the near term.
What stands out to me most is the amount of movement underneath the surface. In Eastpointe, MI, 60 homes were pending last month, up 42.9% from the prior month, and the typical pending price was $169,900. A typical pending home took 41 days to reach contract. Homes are still getting chosen, which is the clearest signal I would use when judging whether now is worth your attention.
That does not mean every move should look the same. Buyers should notice that pending homes were moving a bit faster than closed homes, which took 44 days, while sellers should notice there were 96 active listings still competing for attention. My advice is to respect both facts at once there is demand here, but there is also enough choice that presentation, pricing, and timing still separate the winners from the homes that stall.
Decide your next step based on your readiness, not on headlines. If you are selling, enter with a price that can compete immediately. If you are buying, target homes where the condition and pricing justify a quick response. In either case, build your plan around the homes already reaching contract, because that is where the real signal is right now.
