A fast-moving market calls for a tighter plan before you tour anything.
If you are trying to decide whether to start looking now or wait, my answer is simple start with a plan, not with random showings. In Warren, MI, a typical sale took just 12 days over the previous 30 days, so hesitation can cost you better options and better positioning.
Over the previous 30 days, supply stood at 1.85 months, and recent offers landed about 99.3% of asking. That is a practical sign that Warren, MI is still giving serious homes very little room to sit around while buyers take their time deciding.
My read is that the biggest risk is not just competition. It is walking into the market without clear numbers, a defined target price, and a short list of must-haves, then trying to make decisions under pressure once the right house appears.
Get your financing and monthly comfort range nailed down first. Narrow your search to the homes you would actually write on, not everything you would casually tour. Move quickly when a property fits, and keep your decision standards clear before you step through the door.
