A smaller supply still leaves room to be selective if you plan your search well.
If you are trying to decide whether to start looking now or wait, my answer is simple start now, but stay disciplined. In Armada, MI, supply stood at 2.5 months over the previous 30 days, which tells me choices are limited enough that serious shoppers should be prepared before they step into the first house.
The clearest takeaway is that Armada, MI is still leaning toward sellers, even with a bit more room than the month before. Supply was 2.5 months last month, and active listings reached 15, while the typical asking price for those active homes was $409,900 and a typical active listing had been on the market 43 days.
For someone trying to buy without overreaching, that combination matters. A smaller pool of 15 active homes means you cannot assume the right fit will still be there next week, but 43 days as a typical active timeline also tells me not every home is disappearing overnight. In Armada, MI, I would read that as a market where preparation matters more than panic. You need clarity on budget, must-haves, and the maximum price you are willing to chase before you start touring.
Build your financing plan before you schedule a full weekend of showings. Sort the 15 active homes by fit first, not emotion. Keep your top priorities tight and your deal breakers clear. If a home has been sitting longer, ask sharper questions and do not assume the list price is the final word. Move quickly when the match is right, but do it with a written plan.
