This is the pace check I would use before making a move.
When homes move quickly, the decision is less about browsing and more about being ready. In Mechanicville, NY, a typical sale took 5 days last month. That is the clearest sign I would use to judge how much breathing room you really have.
A 5-day typical sale timeline is fast enough that I would not wait around once a home fits. In Mechanicville, NY, that pace tells me buyers need a plan before they fall in love with a property.
The sold-to-list figure of 99.8% reinforces the same point. It tells me buyers were staying close to asking, so the strongest position is usually the one that is prepared early.
Tour with a clear ceiling. Keep your financing and decision process ready, and do not let a good home slip while you think it over.
