Here is how I would judge price pressure and selection before you start touring.
If you are trying to decide whether to start touring homes now or wait, I would not base that call on headlines. In Oakdale, NY, I would move forward with a plan because recent supply stood at 2.33 months, which points to limited room for hesitation when the right house shows up.
Over the previous 30 days, a typical sold home in Oakdale, NY closed at $841,000, and recent offers landed at about 96.5% of asking. A typical sale also took 78 days, so the market is not moving in a reckless sprint, but the low supply still keeps choices tight.
That combination matters if you want to buy without overpaying. When available homes are limited, the bigger risk is not always bidding too high right away. It is spending too long circling the same decision, then competing on the few homes that match what you need. At the same time, the fact that recent closings came in below asking gives me a reason to stay disciplined on price instead of assuming every seller holds all the leverage.
Start with a firm ceiling before you tour. Narrow your search to homes priced close to the recent sold range, not just the highest asking prices. Compare condition carefully, because new listings entered last month at a typical asking price of $939,000 while active listings sat closer to $847,495. Be ready to act quickly on the right fit, but keep your offer tied to what recent Oakdale, NY closings actually supported.
