Is It Time To Restart Your Real Estate Journey? The Market Might Be Ready for You

Is It Time To Restart Your Real Estate Journey? The Market Might Be Ready for You

If you hit pause on your home search last year, you definitely weren’t alone. In fact, a large majority of buyers stepped back—understandably so. Between limited listings, steep prices, and unpredictable mortgage rates, the market simply wasn’t working in most people’s favor.

But here's the thing: conditions are shifting—and for many, now could be the right time to press play again.

🔄 A Market That’s Starting to Open Up

Over the past few months, we’ve seen more homeowners and builders putting homes on the market. That means more choices are becoming available—and maybe even the one you’ve been holding out for.

More listings = more chances to find the right fit.

But it’s about more than just choice. The current conditions strike a rare balance:

• Buyers are finally seeing more inventory to explore
  
  
• Sellers are still benefiting from relatively quick sales and healthy demand
  
  

According to Realtor.com, total housing inventory has increased by nearly 29% year-over-year—a meaningful jump, even though we’re still not back to pre-2020 levels. What makes this moment special is that inventory is growing, but hasn’t yet hit the point where it overwhelms the market. That gives your listing a solid chance to shine—without the competition flooding in just yet.

📈 Timing Matters

Inventory has now grown for 17 consecutive months, and experts suggest it will continue to rise as the year progresses. As Lance Lambert from ResiClub puts it, this trend could mean we close out the year with a much higher number of homes on the market than we’re seeing today.

Translation: waiting could mean entering a more crowded market, where it might take longer to sell or require more effort to stand out.

✅ What This Means for You

If you’ve been waiting for better timing, this may be the window you’ve been looking for. You’ll have a better selection of homes to buy and a solid chance of selling your current place quickly—assuming it’s priced well and properly presented.

This type of balance doesn’t come around often in real estate. So whether you’re upgrading, downsizing, or relocating altogether, this could be your moment to make a move with confidence.

Let’s Talk About It

Still unsure? I’m happy to help you weigh your options based on what’s happening right here in our local market. No pressure—just good, honest guidance.

Let’s figure out what makes the most sense for you.