I would focus first on the range of active listings, not just whatever is newest online.
If you are trying to figure out whether enough homes are available to justify serious touring, I would start with what is actually on the market right now. In Bayside, NY, 66 homes were active last month, and supply stood at 4.4 months, which gives you real choices without suggesting unlimited leverage.
The first answer is simple there are options, but not endless ones. Last month in Bayside, NY, the typical asking price for active listings was $979,000, with 66 properties on the market and a typical listing taking 71 days to sit active. That is enough selection to compare carefully. It is not the kind of setup where I would tell you to rush blindly.
What matters for a buyer is how to use that selection. New pending homes moved in a typical 31 days, while active listings sat much longer at 71 days. That gap tells me the homes getting chosen are not necessarily lingering. My read is that the better-positioned properties are still finding traction, while other listings are giving buyers time to think harder and compare terms more carefully.
I would build a short list around homes that match your budget and then separate them into two groups new contenders and longer-standing listings. Tour the homes that have sat longer before assuming they are overpriced or flawed, because some may offer negotiating room. At the same time, be fully prepared when you walk into a strong fit. In Bayside, NY, hesitation and patience both matter, but they matter in different situations.
