I am focused on the pace that helps you decide when to act.
When timing is the question, I look first at how fast homes are actually moving. In West Hills, CA, last month the usual sale took 19 days and sold for $1,100,000, which tells me decisiveness still counts.
Last month, a typical sale in West Hills, CA took 19 days and closed at $1,100,000. Speed still matters here.
For a buyer, that means a well-matched home may not give you much room to wait. For a seller, it means presentation and pricing need to work together from day one, because the market is still giving attention to homes that are ready.
I would tighten my criteria, move quickly on the right fit, and avoid overthinking homes that already match the market. I would also keep a close eye on anything priced far above the recent sold level, because the pace shows buyers are paying attention.
